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Ethiopia's growth rate clocked in at 7.0%, a slight dip of 0.2 points from last year's data. In comparison to January's review, the forecast has lifted by 0.2 and 0.6 percent, signaling brighter economic skies for the first and second quarters of this year. Somalia's growth is pegged to firm up at 3.9 percent next year, while Ethiopia's rate is expected to stay at 7.0. Broadly speaking, economic expansion in low-income countries (LICs) hit the brakes last year, slowing to about 3.8 percent. However, the lender predicts a…

Barcelona's Pedri predicts the team's tight-knit vibe will thrust Spain to the apex of Euro 2024. Now seasoned, the youngster from La Masia will mark his third major tourney with Spain, having smashed records as the youngest player in the Euros back in 2021 at barely 18 years old. Three years earlier, the midfield whiz snagged the young player accolade, and now, under the tutelage of Luis de la Fuente, the squad skews younger, sidelining seasoned pros for fresher legs. The selection for the team featured 11 newcomers…

Transformative Regulatory Measures Crucial to Unlock Blockchain Sector, Say Insiders NAIROBI, Kenya – Blockchain and cryptocurrency have emerged as game-changers, advocating decentralization, transparency, and efficiency in multiple industries. However, the proliferation and widespread acceptance of these technologies hinge on the establishment of robust regulatory guidelines. Industry players gathered for a two-day forum to tackle regulatory challenges stunting blockchain and cryptocurrency growth. During the…

OSLO, Norway (AX) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a brisk three-day sojourn to Norway on Sunday. As he touched down in Oslo, an impressive security detail awaited him. A cavalcade of police cars and sleek black sedans snaked through the city, momentarily halting traffic. “It's an important visit,” remarked Rune Hekkelstrand from Oslo Police District's Operations. On the agenda, President Mohamud has slated tête-à-têtes with Norway's Prime Minister, concentrating on economic partnerships, security…

Grub is a basic must-have. We chow down and break bread with kin and pals daily. Munchies give us crucial perks: stomping out hunger, fueling our bodies, fostering growth, and sparking cultural and trade exchanges.But, these perks hinge on food safety. Unsafe food ain't food at all. Sadly, sketchy eats snatch away hundreds of lives each year.From World Health Organization (WHO) data, unsafe grub causes around 600 million bellyaches and over 400,000 deaths worldwide annually. A 2019 World Bank drill-down found foodborne woes…

Somalia: SSC-Khatumo Seeks Chinese Support MOGADISHU, Somalia - SSC-Khatumo's leaders are turning to China for backing, after prolonged violence in Las Anod left many dead and others uprooted, marking one of the area’s gravest strife episodes. The regional forces of North Western of Somalia clashed with SSC-Khatumo territories, which have since allied with Mogadishu where President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has welcomed them with open arms. SSC-Khatumo chief Abdikhadir Firdhiye and his council had…