The United Kingdom has announced a major cut to its foreign aid budget, reducing it by 40% — from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3%. The move, which …
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Nigeria, West Africa Lost $407bn to Trade Mispricing in a Decade – AU Panel Warns
Nigeria and several other countries in West and North Africa lost about $407 billion between 2001 and 2010 due to trade mispricing, mostly caused by commercial tax avoidance by multinational …
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Galp to Start Talks with Potential Partners for Namibia Oil Project
Portuguese energy company Galp is now set to begin direct talks with potential partners who have shown interest in joining its oil exploration project in Namibia. The company’s Co-Chief Executive …
Botswana’s economy is facing fresh pressure as Citigroup Inc. has warned that the country may need to devalue its currency further, following a sharp drop in diamond revenues. The Bank …
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Tanzania Seeks Belarus Support to Boost Local Drug Production
Tanzania has shown strong interest in working with Belarus to improve its pharmaceutical industry and reduce its reliance on imported medicines. This was made known by the Prime Minister of …
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China Sends Electric Trucks to Zambia in Green Mining Push
China has sent a fleet of 31 pure electric mining trucks to Zambia, marking a major step in introducing green technology to Africa’s mining industry. The shipment, organized by Chinese …
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Analyst Warns European Powers Seeking Control Over Libya’s Political Process
Turkish political analyst Muhannad Hafizoglu has accused European powers of trying to control Libya’s political future through what he called weak and symbolic international efforts. In an interview with regional …
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G20 Finance Talks Strained by US Absence and Trade Tensions
As top finance ministers from around the world gather at a beachside resort in South Africa for the G20 summit, the host nation is struggling to keep its agenda on …
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Zimbabwe’s Economy Set for Over 5% Growth in 2025
Zimbabwe’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery and is expected to grow by more than 5 percent in the second half of 2025, according to new analysis. This growth …
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FIRST E&P, Tanzania’s TPDC Sign MoU to Develop Mnazi Bay North Block
FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to explore and potentially develop the Mnazi Bay North …