The limits of global AI control and what it means for the world order
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20 Aug, 2025
Ethiopia’s foreign direct investment increases ahead of bond restructuring
Ethiopia received $4 billion in foreign direct investment during its fiscal year to July 2025, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year, its Investment Commission said on Tuesday.
20 Aug, 2025
Kenya considers debt buyback, longer-dated bond sales to cushion spending
Kenya is exploring buying back maturing local bonds using proceeds from the corresponding sale of longer-dated bonds to manage a wall of maturities and ease the strain on public finances.
20 Aug, 2025
South Africa banks curb lending over climate-related default risks, study finds
South African banks have become more reluctant to lend as the threat of extreme weather events has heightened the risk of defaults, a new study has found.
18 Aug, 2025
South African court revokes TotalEnergies, Shell joint oil exploration permit
High gold prices entice mining companies into more exploration in Zimbabwe
Namibia’s central bank lowers 2025, 2026 economic growth forecasts
Algeria, Somalia set up joint economic team
Pay TV provider MultiChoice insists subscription fee cuts ‘not tenable’ in Ghana
4 Aug, 2025
Nigeria’s oil production tops 1.8 million barrels per day in July
Nigeria’s oil production surpassed 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, with current average output at 1.78 million bpd, officials said on Monday.
4 Aug, 2025
Ghana gives satellite TV service provider MultiChoice ultimatum to review charges
MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV services DSTV and GOTV has faced legal and regulatory hurdles in the past years from some countries.
1 Aug, 2025
Mali’s economy to grow despite foreign aid cuts, says IMF
IMF mission to Bamako noted its economy “has shown some resilience despite significant headwinds.
1 Aug, 2025
Kenya expresses concern over Tanzania’s ban on foreigners operating small businesses
Tanzania says the policy is aimed at boosting jobs and income for its citizens.
31 Jul, 2025
Somalia makes national ID cards mandatory for banking transactions
The move is meant to combat financial crime and restore public trust in financial institutions, the central bank said.
30 Jul, 2025
Ghana cuts benchmark interest rate by 3% as inflation eases
Ghana’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate by 3% on the back of easing inflationary pressures.
28 Jul, 2025
Ghana cancels $1.2 billion bauxite deal, eyes global partnership
Ghana has cancelled a $1.2 billion bauxite lease with local firm Rocksure International, seeking a partnership, instead, with a big overseas company.
26 Jul, 2025
IMF unlocks $184m loan for Zambia recovery after severe drought
The copper-rich Southern African country is recovering from a severe regional drought, which curbed economic growth.
22 Jul, 2025
Nigeria’s central bank pledges to keep policy tight
Nigeria’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate at 27.50% for the third consecutive time this year, pledging to maintain its current stance.
22 Jul, 2025
Egypt’s current account deficit narrows to $13.2b in nine months
Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed to $13.2 billion in the nine months through March 2025, from $17.1 billion in the same period a year earlier.
