World Bank Raises Africa’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.8%
07/10/2025The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025 to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent in April, signalling cautious optimism across a region.
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Finance
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Kenya’s New Wealth & Infra Funds: A Path Out of Debt or a Risky Gamble?
07/10/2025Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund alongside an infrastructure fund, a move aimed at attracting investment into critical sectors while steering the country.
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Africa
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Trade and Investment
India’s Shift to African Oil: Why IOC’s New Strategy Matters for Africa
08/09/2025India’s state-owned refining giant, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has quietly made a strategic adjustment in its global procurement, favouring West African and Middle Eastern crude over U.S. barrels. The move,.
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Africa
Global Development
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Remittances vs. Aid: Which Truly Fuels Africa’s Development?
28/08/2025When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, one of his earliest moves was to slash billions of dollars in foreign aid, a decision that sparked a.
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Economy
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Congo’s Franc Revival: Reducing Dollar Dependence in Africa
26/08/2025The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s second-largest nation by landmass and a mineral powerhouse, is embarking on a bold financial mission: restoring trust in the Congolese franc and reducing.
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Africa
Global Development
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Africa’s Journey from Low to Middle Income: Lessons and Achievements
13/08/2025In the year 2000, the global development map looked starkly different. Sixty-three emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) were officially classified as low-income countries (LICs) by the World Bank, home.
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Environment
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The Net-Zero Equation: How Much Will It Cost, and Who Will Bear It?
17/07/2025The world is now locked in a high-stakes race against time, ambition, and atmospheric thresholds. More than 70 countries, representing over 80% of global CO₂ emissions and nearly 90% of.
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Africa
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International
Between China and the USA: Is Africa Still Choosing Its Own Path?
02/07/2025Africa today is not merely a passive spectator in the escalating strategic competition between China and the United States. The continent is operating with intent, navigating the crosswinds of a.
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Africa
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Security Leadership
Africa’s Top Military Powers in 2025
16/06/2025The latest Global Firepower Index for 2025 reveals significant shifts in Africa’s military landscape, highlighting Egypt’s continued dominance alongside Nigeria’s remarkable ascent to the third position on the continent. The.
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Africa
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Sustainability
African Countries Progress in Fuel Price Management Amid Global Uncertainty
15/05/2025With global oil markets experiencing volatility and economic uncertainties mounting, maintaining low fuel prices remains a strategic priority for many African governments. The role affordable fuel plays in driving economic.
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