South Africa maintains interest rate at 7% despite rising inflation
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has maintained on July 23 its benchmark repo rate at 7 per cent, despite inflation rising to 5 per […]
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South Sudan, IFAD Launch $41.8m Program to Boost Food Security and Rural Livelihoods
The Government of South Sudan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a $41.8 million agricultural program aimed at improving food security […]
South Africa obtains $1.5bn World Bank loan to strengthen infrastructure
South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion Development Policy Loan from the World Bank to support reforms in the water and sanitation, freight transport and […]
Togo’s annual inflation holds steady at 0.1% in June
Togo’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 0.1% in June 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month at that level and remaining well below the 3% […]
Angola’s public debt reaches Kz65.8 trillion in first half of 2026
Angola’s public debt stock reached Kz65.8 trillion by the end of the first half of 2026, equivalent to about US$72 billion, representing 51.24% of the […]
BAM Governor Presents 2025 Annual Report to King Mohammed VI, Flags Growth-Perception Gap
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, received Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) Governor Abdellatif Jouahri on Monday at the Royal Palace in Tetouan, […]
Cameroon Targets Over $500 Million in Unpaid Gold Taxes from Undeclared Exports
Cameroon has announced a major crackdown to recover more than 500 million US dollars in unpaid taxes and customs duties linked to undeclared gold exports. […]
Togo Launches 20 Billion CFA Franc Bond Issue to Support State Budget
Togo is set to raise 20 billion CFA francs through a new bond issuance on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) regional financial […]
Angola Cuts Interest Rate as Inflation Continues Downward Trend
On Tuesday, July 14 2026, Angola’s Central Bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 125 basis points to 15.75 per cent from 17.0 per […]
IMF approves $443.9 million disbursement to Tanzania after successful programme reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of about $443.9 million to Tanzania after completing key reviews under its lending programmes, the […]