In a major move that signals increased government involvement in the financial sector, French banking giant Societe Generale has agreed to sell the majority of its shares in its Cameroon …
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Morocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCP
Morocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). …
In honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday. The announcement was made by the Minister of …
Morocco is preparing to boost its wheat imports and storage reserves in the coming months as global prices for grains, especially soft wheat, continue to decline. This move is aimed …
Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. He passed away at the age of 82 in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, where he had been receiving medical care since …
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MiDA Partners IFC to Attract Big Investment into Ghana’s Agric Sector
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is working closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract massive investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector. This collaboration is expected to boost agribusiness development …
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Libya’s Central Bank Urges Banks to Support Revival of Abandoned Housing Projects
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has made a strong appeal to the country’s banks and financial institutions to take the lead in reviving long-abandoned housing projects and supporting urban …
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Kenya’s Dollar Reserves Hit $11.2bn as Shilling Holds Strong
Kenyan traders and importers have every reason to breathe a sigh of relief, as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has confirmed that the country’s US dollar reserves are strong …
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South Africa Risks $2.3bn Loss as US Tariffs Threaten Key Exports
South Africa is staring at a potential economic setback as new United States tariffs could see exports to the US fall by as much as $2.3 billion annually. This is …
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Zimbabwe Diamond Firm Sacks 400 Workers as Global Gem Prices Crash
Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), the country’s largest diamond mining firm, has announced it is laying off 400 workers due to a global slump in the market for natural diamonds. …