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The tourism sector in Mauritius is showing strong signs of recovery after a challenging start to 2025. Following a disappointing first quarter, with January through March marked by sluggish visitor numbers, new data from Statistics Mauritius indicates a promising turnaround. Tourist arrivals surged by 15% in the first half of April compared to the same period last year.

Tourism in Mauritius Rebounds Strongly in April After Slow Start in Q1

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(3 Minutes Read) The tourism sector in Mauritius is showing strong signs of recovery after a challenging start to 2025. Following a disappointing first quarter,...
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A Dire Weather Alert for Mauritius: Torrential Rains and Rising Threats

A Dire Weather Alert for Mauritius: Torrential Rains and Rising Threats

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(3 Minutes Read) A stark and urgent warning has been sounded by the Meteorological Station, echoing across the island of Mauritius: the nation is in...
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Mozambique Officially Joins African Continental Free Trade Area (Southern Africa) (3 Minutes Read) In a significant milestone for regional economic integration, Mozambique has officially commenced its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The launch ceremony, held on Saturday in the key port city of Beira, was led by Prime Minister Benvinda Levi, who highlighted the agreement’s potential to transform Mozambique’s trade landscape and boost industrial development. Prime Minister Levi highlighted Mozambique’s growing trade within Africa, citing a total trade volume of around USD 7.1 billion over the past five years. She urged private businesses to seize the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aligning with the government’s Industrialise Mozambique strategy, which aims to boost industrial capacity and modernise infrastructure. Speaking to Agência de Informação de Moçambique (AIM), Levi called the AfCFTA a unique chance to forge strategic partnerships and foster sustainable development through public-private cooperation. Mozambique endorsed the AfCFTA in 2018 and submitted its tariff proposal in 2024, which received African Union approval in February 2025. This enables Mozambique to begin preferential trade with 47 other African countries. The AfCFTA, covering 55 nations and over 1.3 billion people, aims to create the world’s largest free trade zone by reducing tariffs, easing trade barriers, and promoting regional integration. Levi emphasized the agreement’s transformative potential, especially for resource-rich, strategically located countries like Mozambique. The launch in Beira—a key port city linking landlocked neighbours to global markets—highlighted Mozambique’s logistical importance. Infrastructure upgrades in such hubs are central to the Industrialise Mozambique agenda. Read Also; http://trendsnafrica.com/lesotho-validates-afcfta-strategy-to-boost-trade-and-economic-diversification/ Levi called for collaboration between the public and private sectors, stressing the need to attract investment, adopt trade-friendly policies, and support SMEs. While challenges remain, such as infrastructure gaps and regulatory hurdles, Mozambique’s early engagement and reforms show a strong commitment to regional trade. Mozambique’s participation in AfCFTA is part of a wider African push for economic unity, innovation, and inclusive growth. Future developments will reveal how policy translates into tangible outcomes.

Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa After Diplomatic Talks

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(3 Minutes Read) The Tanzanian government has officially lifted a two-day suspension on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, following diplomatic discussions aimed at...
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Ethio telecom and Visa Inc. have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to supporting the growth of Ethiopia’s digital economy through enhanced cooperation in international digital financial services.

Ethio Telecom and Visa Deepen Collaboration to Accelerate Ethiopia’s Digital Financial Transformation

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(3 Minutes Read) Ethio telecom and Visa Inc. have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to supporting the growth of Ethiopia’s digital economy through enhanced cooperation in...
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Uganda announced the end of Ebola, which caused many health issues in the East African country. The announcement by the country's health ministry came after 42 days without a single case of the disease.

Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak

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(3 Minutes Read) The announcement by the country's health ministry came after 42 days without a single case of the disease. Uganda announced the end of Ebola,...
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Kenya is actively considering the inclusion of gold in its foreign exchange reserves as part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on the US dollar and other major currencies, according to Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge.

Kenya Considers Boosting Gold Reserves to Diversify from US Dollar, Says CBK Governor

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(3 Minutes Read) Kenya is actively considering the inclusion of gold in its foreign exchange reserves as part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance...
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The IMF estimates Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) will reach USD 132 billion, surpassing Ethiopia’s projected USD 117 billion. The shift marks a significant change in the regional economic hierarchy, driven by contrasting policy choices and macroeconomic conditions in both countries.

Kenya Poised to Become East Africa’s largest Economy, Replacing Ethiopia

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(3 Minutes Read) The IMF estimates Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) will reach USD 132 billion, surpassing Ethiopia’s projected USD 117 billion. The shift marks a significant...
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anzania has imposed a sweeping ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi, intensifying a long-running trade standoff that could significantly disrupt regional supply chains and market access. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe announced the measure, citing the need to safeguard Tanzania’s commercial interests amid persistent trade barriers from both nations.

Tanzania Bans Agri Imports from South Africa and Malawi

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(3 Minutes Read) Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe announced the measure, citing the need to safeguard Tanzania’s commercial interests amid persistent trade barriers from both nations. Tanzania...
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Pope Francis to be Interred on Saturday: 54 Heads of State to Attend Funeral

Pope Francis to be Interred on Saturday: 54 Heads of State to Attend Funeral

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(3 Minutes Read) The Vatican said 164 delegations are confirmed, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns. French President Emmanuel Macron, who will...
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Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Kenya Over Attempt to Smuggle 5,000 Queen Ants in Wildlife Trafficking Case

Foreign Nationals Plead Guilty in Kenya Over Attempt to Smuggle 5,000 Queen Ants in...

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(3 Minutes Read) Last week, four individuals pleaded guilty after authorities caught them with 5,000 queen ants. The group, which includes three foreigners, appeared in...
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