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Kenya's economy grew at a rate of 5.7% in 2022, according to the country's statistics agency. This is the highest growth rate in Kenya since 2010. The growth was driven by strong performance in the agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism sectors. The agriculture sector grew by 6.1%, the manufacturing sector grew by 5.8%, and the tourism sector grew by 15.7%.

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South Africa's unemployment rate remains high

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The unemployment rate in South Africa remained high at 34.5% in the first quarter of 2023, according to the country's...

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Heavy rains and landslides kill at least 10 in Ivory Coast

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Heavy rains and landslides in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, have led to the deaths of at least 10 people,...

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to resign after it was revealed that he had attended a party during the country's COVID-19 lockdown

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to resign after it was revealed that he had attended a party...

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The African Union (AU) has condemned the recent coup in Burkina Faso

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The African Union (AU) has condemned the recent coup in Burkina Faso. The coup leaders have promised to hold elections...