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Liberia’s Economy Receives $3.5B Boost from ArcelorMittal Deal

ArcelorMittal’s decision to extend its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) with Liberia, supported by a total investment of $3.5 billion, now places the country’s iron ore sector firmly at the centre.

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Decoding South Africa’s Strategic Rate Hold in 2026

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), opted to hold its benchmark repo rate at 6.75 per cent at its first monetary policy meeting of 2026, a decision that highlights the.

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Mozambique’s Gas Initiative: Balancing Global Demand with Local Dividends

Mozambique has formally restarted construction of the $20+ billion Mozambique LNG project operated by TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) in Cabo Delgado. This comes after a five-year suspension, marking a new turn for.

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Ghana Joins the Global Easing Cycle as Inflation Falls Sharply

Ghana’s monetary authorities have taken a decisive step in recalibrating the country’s economic levers, cutting the central bank’s benchmark interest rate to 15.50 per cent in January 2026, the lowest.

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Can Industrialisation Drive Africa’s Economic Renaissance?

Industrialisation has long been at the heart of economic transformation worldwide. In the African context, it represents far more than an economic strategy: it is the beacon that might illuminate.

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Zambia’s IMF Program Ends: A New Era for Economic Policy

The IMF’s executive board has approved the sixth and final review of Zambia’s extended credit facility (ECF), unlocking a $190 million disbursement and bringing total IMF support under the program.

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What 4.4% Growth Means for Jobs, Trade and Policy in West African States

According to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, the global economy is forecast to expand by around 2.7 % in 2026, slightly slower than the 2.8 %.

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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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Angola’s Strategic Win in India’s Crude Oil Pivot

Angola has emerged as a major supplier of quality crude oil on the global markets, indicating a strategic pivot away from Russian crude. This development is redrawing long-term supply lines.

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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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