Africa
Africa Urged to Reduce Poverty with Scientific, Technological Innovation
TEHRAN (ANA)- Africa's share of global poor people has increased significantly, with one reason being low scientific and technological progress across the continent, a senior official of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said.
Kenya Rallies Africa to Embrace AI for Social Inclusion
TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya has rallied other African countries to embrace the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to drive the continent's development agenda, an official said.
African Leaders Call for Value Addition to Continent's Mineral Resources
TEHRAN (ANA)- Member countries of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) launched the inaugural Mining Investment Forum in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, during which they urged African countries to add value to their mineral resources before exporting them.
Kenya Begins Local Manufacturing of Fiber Optic Cables
TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya announced that it has started local manufacturing of fiber optic cables to expand internet connectivity and enable citizens to access opportunities in the digital space.
Namibia Targets 80 Percent Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2028 through Renewable Projects
TEHRAN (ANA)- NamPower, Namibia's power utility, plans to achieve 80 percent energy self-sufficiency by the year 2028 to bolster the country's energy security and reduce dependence on electricity imports.
Kenya Signs Deal with UN to Boost Development of Smart City
TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations that seeks to boost the development of Konza Technopolis, located about 70 km south of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.
Kenya's Central Bank Maintains Benchmark Rate amid Declining Inflation
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Central Bank of Kenya decided to maintain its benchmark lending rate at 13 percent, despite a decrease in inflation.
New Project Launched to Boost Grain Trade in East Africa
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC), a regional umbrella body of the grain sector, launched a three-year project to boost regional trade in grains.
Tanzania's Central Bank Increases Policy Rate to 6 Percent for Q2
TEHRAN (ANA)- Tanzania's Central Bank announced an increase in the central bank rate or policy rate from 5.5 percent in the first quarter of 2024 to 6 percent in the second quarter.
WFP Warns against Worsening Starvation in Sudan
TEHRAN (ANA)- The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) warned that Sudan's hunger crisis will worsen unless its people receive a constant flow of aid via all possible humanitarian corridors.
