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Tanzanian doctors set for free medical camp in Comoros this October
Dar es Salaam. A team of specialist doctors from five leading hospitals in Tanzania will conduct a week-long free medical camp in Comoros this October, following a directive by President Samia Suluhu Hassan during her visit to the islands. The...

Why Abu Dhabi's tram project is a key stop on the route to connecting the capital
The new tram line set to connect locations in Abu Dhabi could spark further growth in the area, according to transport analysts, who are keen to see the network expand. As revealed this week, the first phase of the Abu Dhabi Light Rail Transit...

UAE Central Bank raises 2025 growth forecast amid boost from real estate
The UAE Central Bank has increased its 2025 growth forecast for the country’s economy from 4.4 per cent to 4.9 per cent, as a surge in non-oil activity drives momentum. The economy is projected to further expand by 5.3 per cent in 2026, the...

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Rift Valley fever virus dynamics in a transhumant cattle system in The Gambia
Livestock production is a cornerstone of rural livelihoods across sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to economic stability, socio-cultural cohesion, and food security (Herrero et al., 2013). However, the sector is increasingly threatened by...
Economic Watch: Herbal medicine expo boosts China's TCM global reach
HEFEI, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) expo being held in east China's Anhui Province has attracted many international traders, presenting opportunities to further boost the global reach of TCM. The 2025 International...

Schengen-style Gulf visa will transform region into 'collective tourism' spot
The pilot launch of the Unified GCC Tourist Visa, scheduled for this quarter to test the system before a full roll-out, could mark the first step towards reshaping the Gulf as a “collective tourism powerhouse”, experts have told The National....

Zanzibar targets regional trade gateway status
Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar is fast-tracking ambitious port infrastructure projects to transform the isles into a regional trade gateway, including upgrades to Malindi Port in Unguja and expansions of Fumba and Wete ports in Pemba. The initiatives...

Dupoin Reports Global Growth, Regulatory Coverage, and User Experience Insights
MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global trading platform Dupoin has outlined recent developments across its international operations, citing ongoing user growth, regulatory expansion, infrastructure improvements, and a range of...
Workshop reflects on economic transformation in Southern, Eastern Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Sub-regional Offices for Eastern (SRO-EA) and Southern Africa (SRO-SA) opened a three-day regional workshop bringing together public and private sector players to take stock of the current...

World Green Eco Summit hosts roundtable
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), delivered the opening address at the high-level roundtable hosted by WGEO during the 11th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai. The session, held under the theme...

Abraham Accords at 5: Trade Soars, Politics Hardens, Ties Hold
Felice Friedson walks readers through the Abraham Accords at five years—part progress report, part stress test—as veteran insider Asher Fredman weighs what has endured and what must change. Brokered by President Donald Trump in 2020, the accords...
CCM pledges cargo vessel for Mtwara
MTWARA: CCM presidential running mate Ambassador Emmanuel Nchimbi has pledged that if the party is re-elected in the upcoming General Election, the government will construct a large cargo ship to transport goods from Mtwara Port to the Comoros...

Experts call for adoption of “Blue Values “framework to safeguard Indian Ocean benefits for people and nature
Panellists during the Blue Values Special Session at the 13ᵗʰ Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium held in Mombasa, Kenya. Photo by Kelvin Muchiri/CIFOR-ICRAF. Mombasa, Kenya – 3 October 2025: Marine...
Tanzanian firm signs scrap metal deal with Comorian capital
Home/Tanzania/Tanzanian firm signs scrap metal deal with Comorian capital MORONI: THE Tanzanian Embassy in Comoros has coordinated the signing of an agreement for the collection and control of scrap metal waste between a Tanzanian company, Afri...

Serdal International introduces passenger ferry service in Comoros
Serdal International, a joint venture of AD Ports Group, and Resources Investment, an Abu Dhabi-based investment company, has launched a new passenger ferry service in the Comoros island archipelago in East Africa, the first to also transport...

Serdal International launches new passenger, vehicle ferry service in Comoros
A new passenger ferry service in the Comoros island archipelago in East Africa, the first to also transport vehicles, was launched during an official ceremony on the island of Anjouan, attended by Azali Assoumani, President of The Union of The...
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African Small Island Developing States Launch Joint Blue Economy Transformation Project
The project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) as Executing Agency, will support Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé...

Afreximbank challenges African banks, financial institutions on capital, cohesive market
THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on African banks, insurers, and financial institutions to rally behind citizens with viable, bankable ideas while working collectively to create a more cohesive continental market that...