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Rand Strength: Economic Implications for South Africa

The South African rand has approached the R16-per-dollar mark, trading between R16.05 and R16.18 as bullion prices soared past $5,000 per ounce. This is not just a technical milestone. It.

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How Will Ghana’s Longest Bridge Impact Trade

Ghana is set to receive major financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the construction of the Volivo Bridge project. Following high-level talks, President John Dramani Mahama and.

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North African Economic Zone: Tariff Elimination and Trade Growth in the Making

In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.

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Libya Charts Strategic Growth with $2.7 Billion Misurata Deal

Positioned between the Mediterranean and Africa, Libya is redefining its role in global commerce. Recently, the Libyan Government signed a strategic partnership to expand the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), mobilising.

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Egypt Strengthens Economic Compass with €1 Billion EU Support

Egypt has received a €1.16 billion tranche from the European Union, marking a decisive step in securing economic stability amidst a challenging regional landscape. This support forms part of a.

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Does Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Matter for Growth Diversification in Zambia?

The launch of the China–SCO Economic and Trade Exchange Centre and the Guangdong and Macao Development Platform in Guangzhou marks a shift in how Zambia intends to engage with China:.

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AfDB and Arab Partners Pivot to Strategic African Development Funding

Africa’s development ambitions are vastly colliding with a revolving global financial environment. The African Development Bank’s decision to deepen ties with Arab development finance institutions is less a diplomatic gesture.

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AU Representatives Meet in Addis Ababa: Peace, Water and Agenda 2063 in Focus

The 51st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Permanent Representatives’ Committee (PRC) convened on 12 January 2026 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a critical juncture.

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Ghana’s 12-Month Inflation Decline Could Redefine the Macroeconomic Narrative

Ghana entered 2026 with a macroeconomic signal few would have anticipated a year earlier: a sustained, credible slowdown in inflation that now appears structurally anchored rather than episodic. Official data.

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Africa’s Fintech Consolidation: Entering the Next Phase

Africa’s fintech industry is maturing, consolidating, and reinforcing its foundations for the next decade. Flutterwave’s acquisition of Mono may look like just another startup deal. However, it is about infrastructure,.

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