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World Bank backs Eastern Africa power grid integration with $1.6bn programme
The World Bank Group has approved a $1.6bn financing package for the RETRADE-EA, a 10-year initiative aimed at expanding cross-border electricity trade in east Africa and strengthening regional grid integration.
World Bank, AfDB joint initiative Mission 300 connects 50mn people amid African electrification drive
Mission 300 has connected more than 50mn people to electricity across 40 African countries since its launch in 2024, marking a key milestone towards its target of reaching 300mn people by 2030.
Djibouti's Guelleh set to win sixth presidential term amid Red Sea chokepoint's rising strategic importance
Ismail Omar Guelleh is widely expected to secure a sixth term on April 10, underscoring entrenched political dominance as Djibouti’s strategic position at the Bab-el-Mandeb chokepoint gains renewed global focus.
Red Sea rivalries risk escalating as Iran conflict threatens fragile Horn of Africa stability
The US-Israel war with Iran could spill into the Horn of Africa and Red Sea corridor, where Houthi attacks, regional conflicts and dense maritime routes create conditions for wider disruption to shipping and foreign military facilities
US to introduce up to $15,000 bonds for tourist visas under pilot programme
The United States will require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching on August 20, aimed at cracking down on visitors who overstay their visas.