Ghana has reached a landmark agreement with its official creditors to restructure its debts and ease its financial burden. The deal, which was announced on Wednesday, is a key step…
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The outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, has expressed her concern over the persistent insecurity in Nigeria, saying it has hindered the country’s economic potential and development. Blatmann,…
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The Nigerian currency, the naira, has continued to lose value against the US dollar despite a surge in foreign exchange supply. On Wednesday, the naira closed at N1,035.12 per dollar…
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The South African rand started the new year on a sour note, falling sharply against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday. Based on a report by Reuters, the rand traded…
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing a wave of corporate exits as several multinational companies have announced plans to leave the country or scale back their operations in the second…
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Egyptians began voting on Sunday in a presidential election set to hand Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a third term in power, as the country grapples with an economic crisis and a…
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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has secured another term in office after a largely uncontested election, but his real challenge lies ahead: reviving the country’s troubled economy and restoring investor confidence.…
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Kenya has received an additional $938 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its economic recovery from the effects of the drought, inflation, and global financial shocks. The…
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Uganda is facing a potential loss of vital funding from the World Bank over its harsh anti-LGBTQ law, which has drawn international criticism and condemnation. The law, which President Yoweri…
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South Africa faces a serious challenge of attracting and retaining skilled workers, as inefficiencies and delays plague its visa system. This is hampering the country’s economic recovery, as foreign investors…