TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya's economy is forecast to grow by 5.7 percent in 2024, up from 5.6 percent in 2023, according to a report released by a government-owned think tank.

TEHRAN (ANA)- About 13 trillion CFA francs (nearly 22 billion U.S. dollars) are needed for combating climate change and mitigating its effects in Cote d'Ivoire, a senior official said.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi called for reforming the structure of the global financial system and boosting the engagement of developing countries in economic decision-making mechanisms.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya launched a five-year plan to advance innovation in the country's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and fast-track its digital transformation.

TEHRAN (ANA)- About 367 cases of mpox, including three deaths, have so far been confirmed in five countries in East and Southern Africa amid fears that the number could further rise, said a UN relief agency.

TEHRAN (ANA)- African countries should strengthen regional collaboration on the development of carbon market frameworks to deal with challenges many countries are facing, according to a communique issued after a meeting.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The South African government announced that the positive increase in gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2024 signals the country's ongoing economic recovery.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Experts met in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi to discuss ways to promote the use of fintech solutions to boost intra-African trade.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Doto Biteko urged African countries to harness the potential of green hydrogen to power the continent's future, drive sustainable development, and lead the global energy transition.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kenya's avocado exports reached 16,000 tons in the first eight months of 2024, compared to 14,000 tons in 2023, a trade association said.