Kenya signs a five-year AI and data pact with Stanford’s Hoover Institution to strengthen policy analysis, climate monitoring and public-sector decisions.

Brent crude falls below $100 as Saudi export flows recover and hopes of U.S.-Iran diplomacy ease fears of prolonged Middle East supply disruptions and risks.

Nigeria’s central bank cuts its benchmark rate by 350 basis points to 23%, citing market-rate divergence as inflation eases and policy transmission weakens.

China and the US held New York economic talks on trade, investment and AI, laying groundwork for a Trump-Xi summit and further negotiations this week.

Africa needs about $50bn a year to achieve water security and sanitation by 2030, as current annual investment remains far below the level required today.

Kenya's CMA says the Dangote Refinery IPO is regulated in Nigeria but has not been submitted or approved for solicitation under Kenya's capital markets rules.

Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Asset Management launch a $20bn partnership spanning global equities and US middle-market private credit investments.

Aliko Dangote plans to invest more than $10bn in Africa's power sector over three to four years, targeting electricity access and stronger industrial growth.

Nairobi’s 2026 trade fair will host over 500 exhibitors, linking farmers with climate-smart tools, AI, buyers, investors and wider regional export markets.

Türkiye’s external assets rose 4.2% to $419.6 billion in July as reserve assets jumped, while liabilities increased 1% and the net position stayed negative.

Uganda is urging stronger follow-up on the Sevilla financing commitments, debt reform and domestic resource mobilisation to support Africa’s development.

President William Ruto is in New York for UNGA 81, where Kenya will seek investment, AI financing, infrastructure and stronger African development funding.