China posts stronger-than-anticipated economic growth despite global shock from Iran war.
In the first quarter of the year, China recorded stronger-than-expected economic growth, even as global markets absorbed shocks linked to
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Japan commits $10bn support for Asian nations amid oil crisis.
A $10 billion support package has been pledged by Japan to assist neighbouring Asian nations in securing energy supplies, particularly
Trafigura signs $1bn oil-backed financing deal with Gabon in new Africa push.
A $1 billion oil-linked financing arrangement has been concluded between global commodities trader Trafigura and Gabon, providing the West African
Workers in Haiti’s factories protest for better wages amid surging oil prices.
Haiti witnessed mass demonstrations on Tuesday as hundreds of factory employees took to the streets of the capital demanding higher
Zambia commits $200 million to keep fuel prices low as oil risks climb globally.
Zambia is expected to forgo around $200 million in revenue after reducing fuel taxes to protect households and businesses from
Africa faces growing debt and inflation threats as US–Iran conflict escalates.
Rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict are driving up borrowing costs for African countries, worsening debt challenges that have
Nigeria slashes import duties to fight rising cost of living
Nigeria will cut import duties on a range of goods from July 1, in a move aimed at easing living
IMF Warns of Mounting Economic Pressures for Sub-Saharan Africa Amid Global Instability
The latest World Economic Outlook from the International Monetary Fund paints a sobering picture for Sub-Saharan Africa, as escalating conflict
IMF signals rate hikes risk as Middle East tensions trigger inflation pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signalled that central banks may be forced to resume interest rate hikes if inflation
Oil tops $100 as Hormuz tensions escalate; Ghana relief at risk
Global crude oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel following fresh geopolitical tensions linked to U.S President Donald Trump