BoG’s GH₵17bn stabilization effort drives inflation down to 3.3% – Asiama
The Bank of Ghana’s GH₵17 billion stabilization effort in 2025 played a key role in delivering one of the sharpest
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South Africa moves to restructure sovereign assets with $9.2bn property plan
Plans are underway in South Africa to create a new state-owned company that will manage a large portfolio of government
Ghana’s reliance on Dubai for gold exports leaves cedi exposed as Iran conflict disrupts trade
The Ghanaian cedi could face renewed pressure if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt air traffic
$64 billion development roadmap launched by Burkina Faso to reshape its economy.
Burkina Faso has approved a new National Development Plan (PND) for 2026–2030, a five-year strategy valued at about $64 billion
Africa’s energy markets under strain as Iran war deepens.
A sharp rise in global oil prices caused by the intensifying conflict involving Iran is beginning to ripple across African
Senegal orders shutdown of 19 government bodies as part of $98 million cost-cutting plan
Senegal’s government has revealed plans to shut down 19 public agencies, a decision projected to save about 55 billion CFA
Zimbabwe Aims to Reduce $23 Billion Debt and Rebuild Investor Trust
Zimbabwe is actively pursuing measures to settle the $23 billion it owes to multilateral lenders, as discussions with creditors remain
Niger Withdraws Gold Mining Licenses from Three Companies
Niger’s military government has withdrawn concessions from three gold mining and processing companies as part of its drive to exert
Qatar LNG Supply Disruptions Push Italy Toward African Gas
Rising tensions in the Middle East linked to Iran have disrupted five LNG shipments from Qatar, prompting Italy to look
South Africa Eyes $2.5 Billion Hemp Sector by 2040
South Africa may develop a domestic industrial hemp industry valued at roughly $2.5 billion by 2040, according to a recent