Digital Divide persists as East Africa expands regional tech integration
East African Community (EAC) and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) say major gaps in internet access, digital awareness and...
EAC and IGAD deepen strategic alliance on Digital Integration
East African Community and Intergovernmental Authority on Development are intensifying cooperation on regional digital integration, positioning technology and cross-border...
Shrinking aid, rising debt burden strain East African economies — IMF Report
Declining foreign aid and rising debt servicing costs are squeezing government finances across East Africa, forcing difficult policy choices...
IMF urges Burundi to accelerate reforms as fiscal pressures mount
Burundi must accelerate economic reforms to withstand mounting fiscal pressures and external shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned...
IMF, World Bank, IEA form joint group to respond to global energy shock from Middle East war
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and International Energy Agency said Wednesday they are forming...
Burundi’s trade surges with COMESA: regional bloc accounts for nearly half of exports
Burundi’s participation in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has significantly expanded its regional trade reach and...
