Tunisia’s Inflation Eases Slightly to 5% in September 2025
Tunisia’s inflation rate declined to 5% in September 2025 from 5.2% in August, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) in a statement released […]
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Namibia Records Largest-Ever Trade Deficit in August 2025 Amid Heavy Import Dependence
Namibia recorded its highest-ever trade deficit in August 2025, reaching 5.3 billion Namibian dollars (approximately 308 million U.S. dollars), according to data released by the […]
Senegal Detains Family of Media Mogul Madiambal Diagne in Expanding Fraud Investigation
Senegalese authorities have placed the wife, two sons, and marabout of prominent media tycoon Madiambal Diagne in pre-trial detention as investigations into alleged financial crimes […]
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Morocco’s Sovereign Rating
The U.S. rating agency Standard & Poor’s has raised Morocco’s sovereign rating to BBB-/A-3, restoring the Kingdom to “Investment Grade” status. The agency’s decision, following […]
Senegal Adopts New Tax Reform to Boost Domestic Revenue
Senegal’s National Assembly on Thursday, September 18, has passed a significant tax reform bill, Law No. 17/2025, amending the country’s General Tax Code. The legislation […]
UEMOA Economic Growth Moderates Slightly Amid Stable Inflation
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) experienced a slight moderation in economic growth during the second quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding by […]
Egypt Targets $20 Billion Annual Debt Reduction Under New Economic Plan
Egypt has unveiled a new economic strategy with the ambitious goal of reducing its external debt burden by $1-2 billion annually. The plan is a […]
Zambia’s Central Bank Warns of Escalating Cyber Threats to Financial Sector
The Bank of Zambia on Wednesday, September 17, has raised an alarm over increasing cyber threats targeting the nation’s banking industry. Governor Denny Kalyalya stated […]
Uganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Ahead of Oil Production Boom
Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by an average of 8% annually over the next five years, fuelled by anticipated oil production and heavy investments […]
Nigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to 2026 Amid Economic Pressures
Nigeria has delayed the implementation of its new tax law, which includes a 5% fuel surcharge on petrol, diesel and other fossil fuels, until January […]