LILONGWE — Independent presidential aspirant Thoko Banda has vowed to emerge as the frontrunner by September 1, just two weeks before Malawians go to the polls on September 16, 2025. …
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IMF Demands Fiscal Discipline and Forex Reforms as Zimbabwe Pushes for Economic Recovery
HARARE, ZIMBABWE — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pressing Zimbabwe’s government to take bold and sustained steps to fix its economy. The global lender wants the country to show …
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Ethiopia Establishes Disaster Risk Response Fund Amid Global Aid Cuts
Parliament has voted to establish the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Response Fund, in a landmark move designed to reduce the country’s growing reliance on foreign aid in the face of recurring …
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Nigeria Owes Over $19.5m in UN Dues Despite Global Funding Crisis
Nigeria has only paid about 36 per cent of its financial contributions to the United Nations (UN) over the past five years, raising concerns about the country’s commitment to its …
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Ethiopia’s Income Tax Amendment Draws Fire Over Lack of Clarity on Salaried Brackets
A proposed amendment to Ethiopia’s Income Tax Proclamation is facing growing backlash from civil society groups, tax experts, and salaried workers over the absence of clear tax brackets for individuals, …
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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ocean Protection at Monaco Blue Economy Forum
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to the protection and sustainable management of ocean resources, with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, representing the country at the Blue …
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NIMASA Gets Commendation from BPSR for Embracing Reforms and Automation
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for its proactive and forward-looking approach to institutional reform and system automation. This …
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Gas Producers Urge FG to Clear N2.7tn Legacy Debt,
Gas-producing companies in Nigeria have renewed calls for the Federal Government to urgently address the N2.7 trillion legacy debt owed to them for gas supplied to electricity generation companies (GenCos). …
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Kenyan Government Cuts Ksh314 Billion from 2025 Finance Bill
The Kenyan government has announced a major change in its financial plans by cutting down its revenue target in the 2025 Finance Bill by Ksh314 billion. This decision comes after …
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Algeria Moves to Boost Exports to Libya, Targets $3 Billion in Annual Trade.
The Algerian government has taken fresh steps to strengthen its economic presence in Libya, holding a high-level meeting with local banks and export companies to tackle the challenges facing exporters …