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Kenya’s economy powers ahead to overtake Angola, as Ethiopia stretches its lead

The size of Kenya’s economy will overtake that of Angola, Africa’s leading oil producer, this year even as Ethiopia stretches its lead, according to the projection presented in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook. The IMF projects Angola’s gross domestic product (GDP) to shrink during the period, hence catapulting Kenya, whose economy […]

Tunisia ready to play role of EU policeman in return for cash

Cash-strapped Tunisia has willingly accepted to play the role of the policeman at the gate, in return for cash and for the silence of the EU regarding the harsh treatment reserved to migrants. The EU has offered to give Tunisia nearly 1 billion dollars in aid in return for stopping migrants. However, the bulk or […]

Africa, Middle East & Turkey Wearable Devices Market Scores Strong Growth, IDC

Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm’s Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker shows that shipments were up 77.6% on the corresponding period […]