Oil Prices Swing as Gulf Tensions Shake Markets
Brent crude drops after surge, but uncertainty keeps prices on edge
30 Apr, 2026
Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Energy Uncertainty
Middle East tensions cloud inflation outlook as UK interest rate stays at 3.75%
30 Apr, 2026
European Markets Slip as Investors Watch Iran Talks
Stocks fall across most of Europe while oil prices rise and central bank decisions loom
27 Apr, 2026
Taiwan Jails Engineers for Leaking Chip Secrets
First convictions under new law highlight importance of protecting high-tech industry
27 Apr, 2026
Germany’s Economy Loses Confidence Amid Iran Crisis
China Blocks Exports to EU Defense Firms Over Taiwan Links
Senegal–IMF Talks Stall as Uncertainty Clouds New Loan Programme
Europe’s Markets Feel the Pressure
Dutch Consumers Grow More Worried About the Economy
22 Apr, 2026
Senegal says debt ‘fully transparent,’ aligned with IMF figures
Authorities say data is now aligned with International Monetary Fund despite lingering concerns over past reporting and financing practices
21 Apr, 2026
Global Campaign Urges Shift Toward Smallholder Farming in Africa
Civil society groups call on World Bank Group to redirect billions from industrial livestock to sustainable, community-led food systems
20 Apr, 2026
Algeria Expands Rail Network to Boost Cement and Clinker Exports
Strategic link between eastern production units and Annaba port aims to enhance logistics efficiency and strengthen non-hydrocarbon exports
20 Apr, 2026
Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Gains Strategic Edge in Africa’s Energy Race
Shorter route, existing infrastructure, and stronger regional alignment position Algeria-led project ahead of Atlantic alternative
19 Apr, 2026
Mali Launches Fully Digital Mining Cadastre to Boost Transparency
Unveiled on April 17, the new system registers 631 mining titles and marks a major step in sector reform and governance
19 Apr, 2026
Togo Launches Comprehensive Audit of Construction Materials Mining Sector
New initiative aims to strengthen transparency, regulatory compliance, and revenue tracking in extractive activities
19 Apr, 2026
Stability Returns to Niger’s Cereal Markets Amid Gradual Price Decline
Moderate price drops and overall market balance signal improving food affordability for consumers across the country
17 Apr, 2026
China Fines Major E-Commerce Platforms Over “Ghost Shops”
$526 million penalty targets food safety and fake vendor practices
17 Apr, 2026
China and Turkmenistan Strengthen Energy Partnership
New gas projects aim to secure supply amid global disruptions
17 Apr, 2026
World Cup Train Fare Hike Sparks Backlash in New Jersey
Ticket prices jump from $13 to $150 as officials debate who should pay
