Economic Policies

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Botswana organises surprise diamond auction to raise money

Botswana organises surprise diamond auction to raise money

Botswana is staging an unprecedented diamond auction as it seeks to shore up rev...

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Niger plans to build two nuclear reactors in partnership with Russia

Niger plans to build two nuclear reactors in partnershi...

Niger plans to build two 2,000-megawatt nuclear reactors in partnership with Rus...

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Japan’s aid agency, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has scrapped its ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative following widespread confusion and public concern over supposed migration benefits.

Japan’s aid agency, the Japan International Cooperation...

Japan’s aid agency, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has scrap...

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Top 5 OPEC African countries that produced the most oil in August 2025

Top 5 OPEC African countries that produced the most oil...

Oil production continues to be a reliable asset, contributing significantly to t...

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5 African countries with the biggest port improvements

5 African countries with the biggest port improvements

Despite being home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Africa...

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Taiwan has suspended planned restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Africa, days after announcing the measure, in a move that highlights Taipei’s hesitation over deploying its world-leading chip industry in diplomatic disputes.

Taiwan has suspended planned restrictions on semiconduc...

Taiwan has suspended planned restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Afri...

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Ruto pushes for deeper U.S. ties with new trade deal, seeks five-year AGOA renewal

Ruto pushes for deeper U.S. ties with new trade deal, s...

Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Wednesday that his country expects to fin...

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New data shows that in 2024, remittances from Africans working abroad exceeded export earnings in several countries, reshaping foreign income flows.

New data shows that in 2024, remittances from Africans ...

New data shows that in 2024, remittances from Africans working abroad exceeded e...

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10 African countries with the best quality of life in 2025

10 African countries with the best quality of life in 2025

The most recent Human Development Index rankings highlight the top ten African c...

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South Africa’s tourism sector continues its post-pandemic recovery, welcoming 5.85 million international visitors between January and July 2025, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW), representing a 14% increase compared with the same period in 2024.

South Africa’s tourism sector continues its post-pandem...

South Africa’s tourism sector continues its post-pandemic recovery, welcoming 5....

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10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in September 2025

10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in Septem...

Borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a lifeline for many Afri...

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Lesotho claims that Africa’s trade lifeline with the U.S. could get a last-minute extension

Lesotho claims that Africa’s trade lifeline with the U....

The small Southern African state of Lesotho recently asserted that the United St...

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Africa's GDP is projected to increase from $2.3 trillion in 2023 to $2.8 trillion by 2025, as reported by the IMF.

Africa's GDP is projected to increase from $2.3 trillio...

Africa’s economy is projected to reach a total GDP of $2.8 trillion by the end o...

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6 US deportees sent to Ghana expelled again, fate of five others unknown

6 US deportees sent to Ghana expelled again, fate of fi...

Eleven West African deportees sent from the United States to Ghana under an agre...

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South Africa emerges as Africa’s packaged food powerhouse with $18.5 billion sales

South Africa emerges as Africa’s packaged food powerhou...

South Africa has cemented its position as the continent’s packaged food leader, ...

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Malaria investment beats most Wall Street bets: How malaria in Africa is a goldmine for the U.S.

Malaria investment beats most Wall Street bets: How mal...

The devastation brought on by malaria in Africa does not immediately lend itself...

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