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How Ethiopia Is Fighting Global Fuel Price Shocks

As diesel and petrol prices surged across global markets, the Ethiopian government moved swiftly to shield its economy from inflationary fallout. Authorities introduced emergency fuel subsidies aimed at protecting households,.

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Why Nigeria Is Key to Diversifying Global Oil Supply

Rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor that carries nearly one-fifth of global oil supply, have once again exposed the fragility.

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What is Africa’s Blueprint for Mineral-Led Growth?

According to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by the Fraser Institute, over 2,300 global mining executives ranked jurisdictions not only by geological potential, but by policy stability, taxation,.

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Zimbabwe Central Bank Holds Policy Rate at 35%

Zimbabwe’s central bank has chosen to keep its benchmark interest rate at 35%, despite inflation slowing sharply to 3.8% year-on-year in February 2026, indicating a deliberate shift to stability first,.

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Ghana End-Harvest Deal: Strategic Shift from Raw Exports to Value Addition

Ghana is close to finalising a major “end-harvest agreement” with China, with policymakers framing it as a strategic inflexion point: zero-tariff access for key Ghanaian exports into one of the.

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South African Budget in Focus: Fiscal Strategy and Debt Management Ahead

Across the global economy, governments are operating within narrower fiscal margins. Elevated sovereign debt, higher global interest rates and subdued growth have reshaped the policy landscape from Washington to Brussels.

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Ghana and Burkina Faso Forge New Path for African Integration

Ghana and Burkina Faso have taken decisive steps towards enhancing diplomatic and security cooperation, signing seven bilateral agreements to strengthen their relations and revive the long-dormant Permanent Joint Commission for.

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Egypt Launches Major 2026 Mediterranean Gas Drilling Programme

Egypt is preparing to develop its largest gas drilling programme in the Mediterranean, with drilling set to begin at the West Meina offshore field in North East Amriya. At a.

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Financial Safety Nets: Is Africa Building a Banking Crisis Firewall?

In the aftermath of repeated global financial crises over the last two decades, financial safety nets have become an indispensable component of sovereign financial architecture. Major advanced economies such as.

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Africa Outperforms as the Fastest-Growing Tourism Region

In 2025, Africa became the fastest-growing tourism region in the world. According to the latest edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation World Tourism Barometer, Africa recorded the strongest expansion.

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