Kenya is set to become East Africa’s largest economy by 2025, overtaking Ethiopia, according to new projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts Kenya’s GDP will reach $132 billion, surpassing Ethiopia’s projected $117 billion. This shift is driven by divergent economic strategies. Ethiopia’s decision to devalue its currency, the birr, by over […]
German aid worker Jörg Lange, who was abducted in 2018 in western Niger, has been released thanks to Moroccan intelligence services, according to German newspaper Der Spiegel. The news ended years of uncertainty and suffering for the hostage and his family, raising hope for resolving the cases of other captives. Mr.Lange, 63, was handed over […]
The recent blunders of several ministers in the PJD-led government have infuriated the anger of citizens, reinforcing the perceived idea of politicians as inconsiderate of the people’s grievances. The boycott, which was launched a month ago, was at first played down by ministers. Finance and Economy Minister Mohamed Boussaid shouted in Parliament saying the boycotters […]
