African Union raises concerns over US withdrawal from UN funding
The African Union has expressed concern following a decision by the United States to halt funding and participation in several United Nations entities, warning that […]
Finance
MOROCCO AI STRATEGY TARGETS $10 BILLION GDP BOOST BY 2030
Morocco has launched its IA strategy 2030 aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize public services, improve efficiency, security and digital system interoperability as this […]
Ethiopia’s International Bond Gains After Preliminary Restructuring Deal
Ethiopia’s sole international bond rose on Monday, trading at 109.5 cents on the dollar, following the government’s announcement of a preliminary restructuring agreement with bondholders, […]
Sonko Flags Hidden Debt Risks as Senegal’s Public Liabilities Surge Beyond GDP
Speaking in Passi on Thursday, 01 January 2026, during the closing of a 72-hour cultural and sporting event, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed that […]
Angolan Finance Minister Vows Enhanced Spending Quality and Stronger Revenue Stability for 2026 Budget Framework
Angola’s Finance Minister, Vera Daves, outlined during a press briefing held over the week-end after the presentation of year-end greetings to the Angolan President strategic […]
Mozambique Surpasses US$5.4 Billion in Tax Revenue Amid Push for Digitisation
Mozambique has collected over 350 billion meticais (more than US$5.4 billion) in tax revenue since January 2025, the Tax Authority announced on 25 December. Aníbal […]
Ghana Tightens Central Bank Financing Rules to Reinforce Independence
Ghana’s Parliament, on Thursday, 18 December, approved the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing tighter limits on Central bank financing of Government to safeguard […]
Togo Revises 2025 Budget Amid Persistent Economic Uncertainties
Togo’s Government undertook a major adjustment of the national budget on 17 December 2025, adopting a revised finance law for the 2025 fiscal year. The […]
IMF Concludes 2025 Article IV Mission to Angola, Projects Slower Growth Amid Oil Challenges
On Wednesday, December 17, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disclosed that the staff team, led by Mika Saito, concluded Angola’s 2025 Article IV consultation during […]
Ghana: IMF Clears Fifth Review of Ghana’s ECF Programme, Unlocks US$385 Million as Economic Recovery Strengthens
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the fifth review of Ghana’s 39-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, on 17 December, paving […]