Why Ethiopia Expects 10.2% Growth in 2026
03/02/2026Ethiopia is projecting real GDP growth of 10.2 per cent in the 2025/26 fiscal year, a sharp upward revision from its earlier 8.9 per cent forecast, according to Prime Minister.
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Rand Strength: Economic Implications for South Africa
26/01/2026The 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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Africa Development
Diplomacy
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How Will Ghana’s Longest Bridge Impact Trade
23/01/2026Ghana 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
22/01/2026In 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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Davos 2026
Global Development
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Davos 2026: Why the World is Finally Listening to the African Narrative
21/01/2026As the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, there is a discernible shift in global attention towards Africa’s aspirations, priorities.
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Infrastructure & Investment
Libya Charts Strategic Growth with $2.7 Billion Misurata Deal
20/01/2026Positioned 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
16/01/2026Egypt 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?
16/01/2026The 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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Djibouti’s Economic Outlook After IMF Review: Ports, Growth and Regional Risks
16/01/2026Djibouti’s economy continues to chart a path of steady expansion amid persistent regional and fiscal challenges. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission concluded in January 2026,.
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AfDB and Arab Partners Pivot to Strategic African Development Funding
14/01/2026Africa’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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