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UAE stays course on five million barrels production capacity plan by 2027
The UAE said on Thursday it was committed to staying the course on its plan to be able to produce five million barrels per day by 2027. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure re-established its commitment to the goal on Thursday, according to...

Comorian President Hails Ethiopia’s Pivotal Diplomatic Legacy, Progressive Dev’t Trajectory on Africa
Addis Ababa, June 8, 2025 (ENA)—President Azali Assoumani of Comoros has recognized Ethiopia’s pivotal diplomatic legacy on the African continent and commended its ongoing strides in inclusive and sector-wide development. Over the weekend,...

EditorialWhy fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause
Since 2019, when the UAE introduced its 10-year residency programme – usually referred to as the golden visa – hundreds of thousands of people have obtained one. The visa’s popularity should not be surprising; it empowers people to put down roots...

Samia restates economic message as Comoros marks 50 years of independence
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has renewed her call for Africa to shift its focus from political liberation to full economic independence, telling Comorians that true sovereignty can only be achieved when African nations build...

Samsung focuses on voice commands for XR headset
Samsung Electronics' coming extended reality headset will focus on a multimodal experience centred on voice as it prepares to enter its newest hardware category later this year, a senior executive has said. The company is in no rush to release the...

Comorian entrepreneur brings island fragrance to China
Abdallah Daniel Abdallah talks with a visitor at the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Zhao) Abdallah Daniel Abdallah talks with...

National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...

World Bank Group Appoints New Division Director For Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros And Seychelles
(MENAFN- APO Group) The World Bank Group has appointed Fily Sissoko as the new Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles, effective today. He succeeds Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, who held the position for the...

Comoros: Blue Economy Offers a Transformative Path to Sustainable Growth
Moroni, June 25th, 2025 — Comoros’ economy shows signs of recovery, surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels. Growth rose from 3 percent in 2023 to 3.4 percent in 2024, driven by household consumption supported by a 5.4 percent increase in remittances and...
Feature: Comorian entrepreneur brings island fragrance to China
URUMQI, June 30 (Xinhua) -- At the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 28-year-old Abdallah Daniel Abdallah greets visitors in fluent Mandarin at a pavilion filled...

Bitcoin soars to all-time high of $113,000 on rising institutional demand
Bitcoin has climbed to an all-time high above $113,000 on Thursday, driven by an increased risk appetite, strong institutional demand and the Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has advanced more...
IFC unveils package to boost Tanzania-Comoros business ties
COMORO: THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has highlighted various opportunities for loans and professional financial advisory services for Tanzanian entrepreneurs and investors interested in doing...

AXIAN's Yas Comoros Secures €25M IFC Loan for Digital Infrastructure
Yas Comoros, a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom, has announced a new partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the next phase of digital transformation in the Union of the Comoros. The collaboration aims to expand...

Music industry divided over campaign to ban pro-Palestine group from Glastonbury
English guitarist Johnny Marr, 61, has spoken out in support of Irish hip-hop band Kneecap, following news of a co-ordinated campaign to oust them from this month's Glastonbury Festival. Kneecap have been in the headlines since their performance...

Pezeshkian says Tehran has right to pursue nuclear energy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said Iran did not intend to develop nuclear weapons but would pursue its right to nuclear energy, as conflict with Israel entered its fourth day. In an address to parliament, he said "they are sitting...

Will Mauritania join the Abraham Accords with Israel?
President Ghazouani is in Washington to attend a scaled-down US-Africa summit alongside leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia and Senegal. [Getty] Mauritania's ambassador to the United States has denied reports that President Mohamed Ould...

Bafana geared and confident for Comoros semi-final
South Africa will face the Group D winners, the Comoros, in the second semi-final, and there’s a renewed sense of confidence in the camp. Bafana have been dominant throughout the tournament, but their finishing has let them down – it nearly cost...

Advancing ‘Agriculture is Business’ through Agenda 10/30: The Ministry of Agriculture’s breakthrough with COPRA
During the parliamentary debate over the Sh1.243 trillion agriculture budget for the 2025/26 financial year on May 20, the docket’s Minister, Hon Bashe, said the government amended the 1991 Food Security Act through the 2009 Cereals and Other...

Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 unveiled with free Google AI Pro
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new foldable smartphones that come with Google's top-tier generative artificial intelligence service, as the company pushes its AI strategy further. The world's biggest mobile device manufacturer introduced the...

Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...