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As the global economy navigates through multiple challenges, cyber security threats are increasingly becoming a key focus area. 

Disparities & growing threats cloud 2024 global cybersecurity outlook 

Kenya’s shilling has been on a downward spiral, loosing at least 30 per cent of its value against the greenback in the last year and a half. 

Outlook for Kenya’s shilling in 2024

According to the International Monetary Fund, 6 out of the top-10 performing economies worldwide in 2024 will be from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ethiopia’s economic forecast for 2024

CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni had an in-depth insight on this with Edward Claessen on funding businesses and start-ups across Africa. 

Funding businesses and start-ups across Africa 

Following a significant recession in 2023, Sudan's economy is anticipated to undergo a gradual recovery. The International monetary Fund projects a modest growth of 0.3 per cent in 2024, despite the persisting conflicts. 

Sudan’s 2024 economic outlook

Capital mobilization and funding going into Africa's infrastructure has had a checkered past in the continent. 

Bridging Africa’s infrastructure funding gap

Rwandan franc opened year with a bullish performance gaining against all the select currencies with exception to the U.S dollar raising prospects of a better 2024.  


Rwandan currency kicks off year on bullish stance

Escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa as Somalia's president voids a port deal with Somaliland, sparking a symbolic rebuke and raising questions about sovereignty and territorial integrity following a port deal between Somaliland and Ethiopia. 

Exploring emerging impact of Somaliland-Ethiopia port deal

African countries are stepping up investments in the provision of critical water infrastructure in a bid to attract new industrial investments alongside tackle the imminent challenges facing urban cities around water rationing. 

Accelerating water investments in Africa 

According to the International Air Transport Association, in 2024, airlines are projected to make a $25.7 billion in profits. 

Aviation sector outlook for 2024 

Kenya’s fintech payments space is set for a market upset after global firm Multigate secured an operation license to venture into the East African market. CNBC Africa’s Aby Agina spoke to the company’s CEO, Eghosa Nehikhare for more. 

Multigate gets regulatory nod to expand operations in Kenya 

Bridging the growing financing gap is critical for Africa to tackle the global climate crisis. 

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