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The financial district in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Kenya is classified by the IMF as being at high risk of debt distress.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 17, 2025

Why Africa pays the highest costs to borrow money

Some see a “prejudice premium,” while others say default risk and a lack of data play a bigger role.
David Ha, CEO of Sakana AI, is one of the founders of the startup, which was established in 2023.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2025

Sakana AI targets defense and banking markets after big funding round

The startup has achieved a ¥400 billion valuation and notes a “tailwind” from Japan’s new government.

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An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo