Economic Policies

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Ghana’s cedi hits first annual gain against dollar in 30 years amid gold rally

Ghana’s cedi hits first annual gain against dollar in 3...

Ghana’s currency has recorded its first full-year gain against the U.S. dollar i...

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Soaring gold exports push Ghana’s cedi to the top of global currency rankings

Soaring gold exports push Ghana’s cedi to the top of gl...

Ghana’s currency, the Cedi delivered one of the strongest performances in the wo...

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African countries under global financial watch at the start of 2026

African countries under global financial watch at the s...

As 2026 begins, several African countries remain in the global financial spotlig...

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Top 10 African stock markets by number of listed companies

Top 10 African stock markets by number of listed companies

African public equity markets have expanded in recent years, but they still make...

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12 African countries the US has signed $16 billion in health agreements with

12 African countries the US has signed $16 billion in h...

The United States has signed a series of health agreements with African nations,...

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Cape Town named among world’s top 20 cities for Gen Z to live in

Cape Town named among world’s top 20 cities for Gen Z t...

Cape Town, South Africa, has been ranked among the world’s 20 best cities for Ge...

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Zambia becomes the first African country to take mining taxes in China’s yuan

Zambia becomes the first African country to take mining...

Zambia has become the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for ...

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Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies buys 20% stake in Seplat for $500 million, becomes largest shareholder

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies buys 20% stake in Seplat ...

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies has acquired a 20% equity stake in Seplat Energy f...

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Zambia and Zimbabwe commit to $4.2 billion hydro plant to boost power supply

Zambia and Zimbabwe commit to $4.2 billion hydro plant ...

Zambia and Zimbabwe have agreed to each commit $220 million toward reviving cons...

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Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies at the end of 2025

Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies ...

In Africa’s modern economic landscape, currency strength is no longer just a mac...

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Sahel military leaders fire back as Mali and Burkina Faso issue travel bans to Americans

Sahel military leaders fire back as Mali and Burkina Fa...

In response to travel bans issued by the United States government earlier in the...

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Ethiopia moves to become Africa’s next gold powerhouse with $340m mine

Ethiopia moves to become Africa’s next gold powerhouse ...

Ethiopia has taken a decisive step toward transforming itself from a marginal go...

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South Africa’s last manganese processing plant faces closure as electricity costs soar

South Africa’s last manganese processing plant faces cl...

South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelting operation is at risk of closure...

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Zimbabwe’s currency hits strongest level against dollar since January on gold gains and reserve build-up

Zimbabwe’s currency hits strongest level against dollar...

Gold’s recent rally, alongside a steady buildup in foreign-exchange reserves, ha...

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Billionaire Sawiris scion eyes Porsche’s Bugatti stake in $1.2b deal

Billionaire Sawiris scion eyes Porsche’s Bugatti stake ...

HOF Capital, a fund co-founded by Onsi Sawiris of Egypt’s billionaire Sawiris fa...

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5 African commercial hubs with the lowest safety index at the end of 2025

5 African commercial hubs with the lowest safety index ...

The African economy is powered by large commercial centers. They serve as entry ...

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