Development in africa news

Here are some recent news articles and developments in Africa:

Economic Development

  1. Africa's GDP growth expected to reach 3.4% in 2023: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted that Africa's GDP growth will reach 3.4% in 2023, driven by increased investment in infrastructure and a rebound in commodity prices. (Source: African Development Bank)
  2. Kenya's economy grows 6.3% in 2022: Kenya's economy grew by 6.3% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector and a rebound in the manufacturing sector. (Source: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics)
  3. South Africa's economy contracts 0.7% in 2022: South Africa's economy contracted by 0.7% in 2022, due to a decline in agricultural production and a slowdown in the manufacturing sector. (Source: South African Reserve Bank)

Infrastructure Development

  1. Africa's infrastructure investment needs estimated at $130 billion: The African Development Bank has estimated that Africa's infrastructure investment needs are estimated at $130 billion per year until 2025. (Source: African Development Bank)
  2. Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway to be extended to Uganda: Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is set to be extended to Uganda, with the two countries signing a memorandum of understanding to develop the project. (Source: Kenya Railways Corporation)
  3. Nigeria's Lagos-Ibadan railway to be completed in 2023: Nigeria's Lagos-Ibadan railway project is expected to be completed in 2023, with the project aimed at reducing travel time between the two cities. (Source: Nigerian Railway Corporation)

Health and Education

  1. Africa's COVID-19 vaccination coverage reaches 40%: Africa's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has reached 40%, with 12 countries having achieved herd immunity. (Source: World Health Organization)
  2. South Africa's education system to be overhauled: South Africa's education system is set to be overhauled, with the government announcing plans to introduce a new curriculum and improve teacher training. (Source: South African Department of Basic Education)
  3. Ghana's free education policy to be expanded: Ghana's free education policy is set to be expanded, with the government announcing plans to make education free for all students from kindergarten to university. (Source: Ghana Ministry of Education)

Politics and Security

  1. Ethiopia's peace deal with Tigray rebels: Ethiopia has signed a peace deal with the Tigray rebels, bringing an end to the conflict in the region. (Source: Ethiopian Government)
  2. Sudan's military and civilian leaders agree on power-sharing deal: Sudan's military and civilian leaders have agreed on a power-sharing deal, following months of negotiations. (Source: Sudanese Government)
  3. Nigeria's security challenges to be addressed through new strategy: Nigeria's government has announced a new strategy to address the country's security challenges, including the deployment of additional troops to the north-east. (Source: Nigerian Government)

Technology and Innovation

  1. Africa's tech industry to reach $150 billion by 2025: Africa's tech industry is expected to reach $150 billion by 2025, driven by growth in e-commerce, fintech, and healthtech. (Source: International Data Corporation)
  2. Kenya's M-Pesa mobile payment system to be expanded to other countries: Kenya's M-Pesa mobile payment system is set to be expanded to other countries, with the company announcing plans to launch services in Tanzania and Uganda. (Source: Safaricom)
  3. South Africa's data centre market to grow 15% per year: South Africa's data centre market is expected to grow 15% per year, driven by increased demand for cloud services and data storage. (Source: ResearchAndMarkets)

These are just a few examples of the many developments and news stories happening in Africa.