Kenya Looks to Japan and China for Low-Cost Financing Amid Fiscal Pressures

Kenya is increasingly turning to Asia for financing solutions as it faces mounting fiscal constraints, tapping into both Japan’s “samurai” bonds and China’s “panda” bonds to secure low-cost capital for development projects. The East African nation hopes that these innovative debt instruments will provide a lifeline while diversifying its sources of funding beyond traditional Western…

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Mozambique Sets September Restart for TotalEnergies LNG Project, Eyes Global Gas Leadership.

Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has announced that the long-stalled liquefied natural gas (LNG) project led by France’s TotalEnergies will resume operations by September this year, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambition to become a global energy hub. Speaking at a business forum in Maputo, Nyusi confirmed that conditions had improved in the northern…

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Japan and Africa Forge Path for Fair Mineral Partnerships and Sustainable Development

Japan is deepening its engagement with African nations in the race to secure critical minerals, with both sides pledging to balance stability of supply with responsible development practices. The move comes as global competition for resources such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earths intensifies, driven by demand for electric vehicles, batteries, and clean energy technologies….

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China’s Belt and Road Push Hits Record Spending as Energy and Minerals Take Center Stage

Chinese companies are on track to more than double their overseas spending in 2025 under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with the bulk of new funding targeting energy projects and mineral resources. Analysts say the surge reflects Beijing’s drive to secure long-term supplies of critical commodities amid a shifting global energy landscape. According to…

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Japan-Based Fentanyl Smuggler Unmasked as Global Network Operator

Authorities investigating the flow of synthetic opioids across multiple continents have identified a Japan-based trafficker as the architect of a sprawling fentanyl smuggling network that stretched from Russia to Australia, with links reaching as far as Europe and India. The revelation underscores the increasingly globalised nature of the fentanyl trade, which has devastated communities worldwide…

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Japan Drowns in Abandoned Luggage as Tourists Leave Old Suitcases Behind

At Narita International Airport outside Tokyo, a curious scene has become increasingly common. Rows of forgotten suitcases—some scratched, others nearly new—sit neatly lined against walls, tagged and awaiting disposal. They are not lost luggage, nor security risks. They are simply unwanted. As Japan continues to welcome record numbers of foreign visitors, hotels, airports, and even…

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Japan’s Shipbuilders Hesitate as South Korea Seizes Advantage in Maritime Race

In the corridors of Tokyo’s shipyards, the hum of welding machines and the clang of steel are familiar sounds. But when it comes to embracing a wave of foreign investment—particularly from the United States—Japan’s shipbuilding industry is proving far less noisy. Despite a government push to attract global capital, many of the country’s largest shipbuilders…

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Shatta Wale Detained in Ghana Over Lamborghini Linked to US Fraud Probe

Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has been detained in Accra in connection with a tax investigation and the seizure of his luxury Lamborghini, which US authorities allege is tied to an international fraud network. The case has stirred national debate and drawn global attention to one of West Africa’s most recognisable entertainers. The bright yellow…

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