Africa-Russia Summit 2026: Putin seeks stronger ties with the continent
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for stronger cooperation with African countries, as Moscow seeks to expand its influence across the continent. Speaking at the […]
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World Bank: Morocco Posts Its Strongest Growth in a Decade
Morocco’s economy is experiencing its “strongest growth” in more than a decade, driven by a sharp rise in infrastructure investment and a rebound in agriculture, […]
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 […]
World Bank lowers Kenya’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% amid global uncertainty
The World Bank has revised Kenya’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.3%, down from its November projection, citing the economic impact of the US-Israeli […]
Economists Meet in Senegal to Explore Alternatives to IMF Debt Policies
Economists and financial experts from Africa and Asia gathered in Dakar on Monday, May 11, to discuss alternative solutions to Senegal’s worsening debt crisis ahead […]
Togo: Lomé to Host Regional Drive to Tackle Child Nutrition Crisis in West and Central Africa
The World Bank, in partnership with the Government of Togo and the Global Financing Facility, will convene a regional Conference on early childhood nutrition and […]
Angola’s Statistics Institute to Release Farming and Fisheries Survey Results on Tuesday
The National Institute of Statistics will present the results of its Continuous Farming and Fisheries Survey on May 5, 2026, in Luanda. The survey covers […]
World Bank Approves $550m Boost for Tanzania’s Education and Social Protection
The World Bank has approved 550 million US dollars in financing for Tanzania, according to a statement issued by the country’s Ministry of Finance on […]
Zambia to Forfeit $200m in Fuel Tax Relief Amid Global Energy Pressures
On Tuesday, Zambia’s Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, disclosed that the country will lose approximately $200 million in revenue following the suspension of selected fuel taxes […]
Ghana Showcases Economic Turnaround at IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
Ghana’s economic recovery has taken centre stage at the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson presented the country’s […]