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Africa Intelligence Brief — Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Ivory Coast Wins $80 Billion in Pledges for Its 2030 Plan
Partners pledged about US$80 billion for Ivory Coast’s 2026-2030 development plan on day one in Abidjan — more than four times what the government sought. The post Ivory Coast Wins $80 Billion in Pledges for Its 2030 Plan appeared first on The Rio Times .
African Filmmakers Take Centre Stage at Locarno 2026
Locarno’s Open Doors picks six African projects from ten countries for 2026, from a Kiki Gyan documentary to Somali-Djiboutian and Ugandan features. The post African Filmmakers Take Centre Stage at Locarno 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Starlink Kenya Halts New Signups as Network Hits Capacity
Starlink has stopped new signups in Nairobi, Mombasa and five more Kenyan counties after demand outran satellite capacity, sending users to a waitlist. The post Starlink Kenya Halts New Signups as Network Hits Capacity appeared first on The Rio Times .
Zimbabwe Extends Mnangagwa’s Rule to 2030, Ends Direct Vote
Zimbabwe's president signed a constitutional amendment on July 7 extending his rule to 2030, lengthening terms to seven years and ending the direct presidential vote. The post Zimbabwe Extends Mnangagwa’s Rule to 2030, Ends Direct Vote appeared first on The Rio Times .