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Economic diplomacy boosts Morocco's promotion abroad
Atalayar
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August 4, 2025
Centre of Africa Economic diplomacy Foreign policy The impetus that Morocco is giving to diplomatic action at the economic level aims to preserve its strategic interests and the country's crucial role in the economic dynamics of the African...
COLUMN: FINANCIAL MARKETS. CRDB rallies 13pc in a week, reaches 1,130/-
Daily News Tanzania
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August 5, 2025
IN a week marked by both central bank treasury bond auction and pivotal earnings releases, Tanzania’s equity market displayed vigour, with total turnover surging by 45.6 per cent week-on-week to 24.0bn/-. This rebound in activity, particularly...
US suspends visas for Burundian citizens over “repeated violations”
TV47
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August 5, 2025
The United States Embassy in Burundi has announced a temporary suspension of U.S. visa issuance for Burundian citizens, citing “repeated violations” and high overstay rates. The decision, which took effect on Monday, is a blow to many Burundians...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Visa Bonds Immigration Plan Called 'Economic Apartheid' — Why Tourists from Poor Nations Must Pay $15,000 to Visit the US
Travelers Today
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August 5, 2025
The United States will soon begin enforcing a controversial immigration policy requiring tourists and business visitors from selected countries to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 before entering the country. The 12-month pilot programme,...
Nine new envoys present credentials to Iran’s foreign minister
Tehran Times
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August 9, 2025
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received copies of credentials from the newly accredited ambassadors of Ethiopia, Estonia, Djibouti, Laos, Cambodia, Burundi, Latvia, Myanmar, and Nepal in a Saturday ceremony, signaling Tehran’s...
US plans visa bond rule: Up to $15,000 for business, tourist applicants
India Today
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August 4, 2025
The US Department of State has announced it will begin a one-year pilot program commencing on August 20, 2025, allowing consular officers to require security bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 from some applicants for B1 (business) and B2...
Exim Bank rolls out Elite Banking, Mastercard world series
Daily News Tanzania
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August 4, 2025
Dar es Salaam: In a landmark gesture of maintaining its customer-centric drive to elevate premium banking in Tanzania, Exim Bank officially launched its Elite Banking service during an exclusive black-tie event at Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam. The...
Foreigners Charged Over Ksh12 Million Black Market Deal
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 4, 2025
Two Burundian nationals have been charged in a Mombasa court for possession and attempted sale of elephant tusks worth over Ksh12 million. The pair was arraigned in court on Monday, August 4, a day after they were nabbed by Kenya Wildlife Service...
Tanzania claims silver at Zambia Agriculture, Trade Fair
Daily News Tanzania
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August 4, 2025
LUSAKA, Zambia: TANZANIA has emerged as the overall runner-up at the 97th International Agriculture and Trade Exhibition taking place at the agriculture and trade grounds in Lusaka, Zambia. The certificate for the Second International Winner was...
Kwala Port to boost trade in central corridor
Daily News Tanzania
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August 4, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA continues to cement its position as a regional transport and logistics hub with the grand launching of Kwala International Logistics Centre in Coast region aimed at facilitating smooth clearance of cargo at the Dar es...
AfDB, ESAAMLG launch new project to combat money laundering, financing of terrorism in Africa
The Standard
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AfDB THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), on July 25, officially launched a three-year support project to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in their...
Burundi : Daniel Gélase Ndabirabe reappointed as Speaker of the National Assembly despite controversies
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Daniel Gélase Ndabirabe was reappointed on Thursday as Speaker of the National Assembly of Burundi. The election was held in the Kigobe Chamber, in the northern commercial city of Bujumbura,...
More than 200 people arrested and detained in Bwambarangwe : tensions in the transport sector in Burundi
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Busoni, July 31, 2025 – A large-scale police operation led to the arrest of more than 200 people last Saturday in several provinces of Burundi. Those arrested were transferred to the Bwambarangwe police station, in Busoni...
16 local companies cleared to export avocados to China
Daily News Tanzania
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August 3, 2025
DODOMA: The Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) has announced that a total of 16 Tanzanian companies have been cleared to export avocados to China, following official registration by the General Administration of Customs of...
Burundi President accuses officials of taking nation 'to its death'
The Standard
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Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye. [AFP] Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye accused officials of leading his impoverished nation "to its death" by failing to denounce people he believes are plundering its resources. The tiny African...
Adieu and Good Riddance to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Townhall
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August 3, 2025
Earlier this year, at a Congressional hearing, National Public Radio’s Chief Executive Officer, Katherine Maher, sparred with House members who had accused NPR of anti-conservative bias. Not true, she contended: NPR’s “journalism” is essential for...
Burundi : the public transportation crisis spreads, passengers and businesses on their knees
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, July 29, 2025 – In Burundi, a strike by bus and taxi drivers has paralyzed travel throughout the country since last Sunday. Fueled by fuel shortages and government sanctions, this crisis is plunging travelers and...
Kenya Police paired with Somalia’s Mogadishu City in CAF draws
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 9, 2025
Brian Okoth of Kenya Police FC heads to score past Shabana FC defenders during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on June 15, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha Kenya Police, making a return to Africa’s top-tier club...
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy in the Eyes of Foreign Officials
Ethiopian News Agency
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By Gosaye Feyisa Launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in June 2019, Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) has grown into one of the world’s largest reforestation efforts. With over 40 billion seedlings planted and a target of 54 billion by...