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CNBC Africa’s Flora Limukii spoke to Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, Global Director for Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Forestry at the International Finance Corporation.

Financing agricultural development in Africa through innovation

Kenya’s debt levels have been classified as being in high risk of debt distress raising fresh fears of a default if the country backtracks on it’s debt obligations.

Kenya on slippery debt cliff in new World Bank report

CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to Rajat Khosla, Executive Director, PMNCH for more on the economic implications and what options can countries pursue to better their health outcomes. 

Fixing health gaps to boost economic prosperity for the global economy

African entrepreneurs could be eyeing significant funding under a UNDP initiative out to disburse $1 billion targeting 10,000 youth across the continent. 

Unlocking $1bn green capital for techies under Timbuktoo initative

Kenya’s macroeconomic environment improved in 2024, following a tighter macroeconomic policy framework even as the country marched forward to contain multiple shocks on the economy. 

World Bank’s 2025 economic outlook for Kenya 

African countries have the opportunity to be part of the green revolution by scaling up investments in the renewable energy eco-systems. 

Investing in Africa’s renewable energy

The African Tax Administration Forum has highlighted key streams for addressing fiscal challenges in Africa. 

Addressing illicit financial flows in Africa

Markets rallied as Kenya’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the base lending rate to 11.25 per cent from 12 per cent in the last meeting of the year signaling a further easing of credit for borrowers. 

Markets rally as CBK cuts repo rate by 75bps to 11.25%

The conversation on digital health transformation is linked with infrastructure development, partnerships, and technological initiatives. 

Shaping healthcare through digital innovation 

Digitizing trade is expected to see African countries more than double trade volumes across the region. 

Digitising trade to unlock Africa’s economic opportunity

Global leaders are converging in Morocco’s capital Rabat for this year’s Africa Investment Forum. The forum running under the theme “Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale” hopes to deepen investments into the continent. 

Africa Investment Forum roots for innovative financing

Sporadic conflict and political tensions in the Sahel region are raising uncertainties over Africa’s stability as pundits reckon this would have massive spillover effects if unchecked. 

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