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Author: theeastafrican.co.kePublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Africa

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Pope Leo will embark on an ambitious tour of Africa from April 13 to 23, visiting 11 cities and towns in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to urge help for the continent. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its maiden Eurobond sale to fund infrastructure, and Afreximbank has announced a $10 billion crisis support for Africa and the Caribbean. Additionally, an Embraer report indicates that demand for intra-African air travel exists but is hindered by regulations and low frequency.

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