Achieng Omollo

Nov 5, 2024 | shorturl.at | David Thomas |Isaac Kwaku Fokuo |Harry Clynch |Achieng Omollo

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has approved the seventh and eighth reviews of Kenya’s program loan, unlocking $606m in fresh funding. This latest disbursement is seen as crucial after deadly protests against new tax proposals in June and July disrupted funding discussions between authorities and the IMF, worsening liquidity challenges for a government already grappling with high debt service costs.

Nov 5, 2024 | shorturl.at | Achieng Omollo |Lennox Yieke |African Business |Stuart A. West

This article is sponsored by Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines of the Islamic Republic of MauritaniaMauritania is stepping confidently into a new era, positioning itself as a resilient energy player with a bold vision for the future. Beneath its windswept deserts and coastal waters, the nation holds vast untapped resources – oil, gas, minerals, and the potential of green hydrogen – poised to transform its economy and uplift its 4.9m citizens.

Nov 4, 2024 | shorturl.at | Isaac Kwaku Fokuo |Harry Clynch |Achieng Omollo |Chris Bishop

While it is fanciful to expect that more than the tiniest proportion of voters across the US will be voting for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump today on the basis of policy towards Africa, what happens in Washington DC remains of major significance, given the US’s role as the world’s pre-eminent economy and security heavyweight. Fortunately, neither candidate is a totally unknown quantity in Africa, as African Business has reported.

Oct 29, 2024 | punchng.com | Achieng Omollo

Russia's President Vladimir Putin. In Africa, the extractive industry is crucial to the economies of many nations, providing jobs and generating the much-needed foreign exchange for governments. However, this sector has become a focal point of international interest, particularly from Russia, following sanctions imposed by the West after its illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Nov 23, 2023 | standardmedia.co.ke | Achieng Omollo

The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia has led to unforeseen consequences, deeply impacting Africa’s food security. This conflict, a result of human choices, has disrupted the global food supply chain, profoundly affecting African nations. Prior to the conflict, Ukraine and Russia jointly accounted for a substantial portion of global wheat exports, supplying nearly half of Africa’s essential grain imports along with significant quantities of vegetable oils and fertilisers.