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On February 28, 2026, the US launched what it termed Operation Epic Fury, an attack in the Republic of Iran.
While the effect of the escalation is still unfolding, it is important to examine what this action means for the global economy, with special …
US strikes on Iran: What it means for Africa and Nigeria’s economy

Frozen french fries market is projected to grow from USD 25.7 billion in 2025 to USD 39.9 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.5%.

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — The global Frozen French Fries Market is poised for …
Frozen French Fries Market is Growing at a CAGR of 4.5% by 2035 | Fact.MR

Despite these success stories, the unfortunate reality in rural settings in East Africa is that some external organizations have entered communities with lofty goals and little follow-through. Whether due to difficult logistics, financing or the …
World of water leg five: Infrastructure and digitization in Africa

… hubs such as Nigeria and Kenya despite accelerating digital adoption and … for enterprise solutions in fintech, logistics, and software.
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AfDB Bets €6.5 Million on Francophone Africa’s Next Tech Wave

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OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don’t have to. On Mar 2, coverage includes: deadly violence in South Sudan that killed at least 169 people and displaced thousands; growing warnings from African leaders …
Today in Africa — Mar 2, 2026: South Sudan Attack Kills at Least 169, Middle East War Could Drive Fuel and Food Prices Higher in Africa

… Oil prices have surged, shipping risks in the Strait … silently through supply chains, freight costs, fertilizer prices, … to processing, branding, logistics, finance, and retail … Kenya or Tanzania. When oil prices surge because of distant conflict, logistics …
When War Raises Prices, the Global South Pays the Bill

… and accessible to all Kenyans.
“IEBC Kenya is shifting from a … to deliver registration services to Kenyans.
“Registration will be … challenges, insisting that no Kenyan should be
excluded because …
recruitment of clerks and logistics to the data uploads …
IEBC targets 6.3m new voters ahead of ’27 polls

Each month, this space will offer a view on how international events are impacting the Italian economic fabric. The series will focus not just on the operational impact of geopolitical events, but on how they change the strategic outlook for Italian firms …
On Board the Mattei Plan: Italy’s bid to anchor Europe in Africa and India

… Peru, South Africa, Morocco, Colombia, Kenya, Chile, and Zimbabwe – strengthens … -round availability. As for sea freight, the majority of which goes … much lower emissions than air freight.” A structuring role for …
“Global structuring of the avocado sector and tenfold ambitions for 2030”

Freight trucking market expands steadily driven by e-commerce growth, green truck adoption, digital logistics, and rising demand for supply chain transportation

BRENTFORD, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — The freight …
Freight Trucking Market to Reach US$ 3.70 Trillion by 2032, Growing at a 3.9% CAGR | Persistence Market Research