IMF Concludes Senegal Mission Without New Loan Deal — Debt Transparency and Fiscal Reforms Take Center Stage
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has wrapped up its latest mission to Senegal without finalizing a new lending programme, though officials say progress has... Read more.
Africa Takes the Lead: South Africa’s G20 Presidency Redefines Global Cooperation
For the first time in history, Africa has taken the helm of the G20 — a milestone moment offering the continent a platform to reshape conversations about global... Read more.
North Africa Faces Energy Crossroads as Power Demand Surges and Climate Pressures Mount
As record heat waves and worsening water scarcity strain the region, experts are warning that North Africa must rapidly diversify its energy mix to avoid deepening... Read more.
Nigeria’s Fintech Revolution Draws Gen Z Into the Stock Market
A new generation of Nigerian fintech startups is transforming how young people engage with the financial markets, democratizing access to investments once reserved... Read more.
Morocco Proclaims “Unity Day” as U.N.’s Western Sahara Resolution Marks Major Diplomatic Turning Point
RABAT — In a gesture underscoring the significance of a recent U.N. decision, Morocco has officially declared October 31 as a national holiday called “Unity... Read more.
Tunisia Faces Accusations of Widespread Rights Violations Against Migrants
TUNIS — Tunisia’s treatment of refugees and migrants has come under intense international scrutiny following the release of a new Amnesty International report... Read more.
Nigerian Assets Slide After Trump Threatens Military Action Over Religious Violence
Lagos / Washington D.C. — Nigerian financial markets tumbled on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened potential military action and the suspension... Read more.
Kenya Targets $100 Billion UK–EU Travel Market in Bid to Become Africa’s Tourism Powerhouse
London — Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s dominant tourism destination as it moves aggressively to capture a larger share of the $100 billion... Read more.
Kenya Turns to Artificial Intelligence to Reclaim $8.6 Billion Lost in Informal Sector Taxes
Nairobi — Kenya is making a high-stakes bet on artificial intelligence to plug one of its biggest fiscal leaks: tax evasion in the informal economy. The government... Read more.
Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York’s youngest mayor in a century.
New York City — In a landmark political moment, New York City has elected Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor — making him both the first Democrat to win the office... Read more.