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Egypt’s Central Bank Implements Fourth Rate Cut of 2025, Slashing Borrowing Costs by 100 Basis Points

Egypt’s Central Bank delivered its fourth interest rate reduction of 2025 on Thursday, cutting overnight rates by 100 basis points as policymakers determined that inflationary pressures remain sufficiently contained to justify continued monetary easing despite robust economic growth that accelerated to 5% in the second quarter of the year. The Central Bank of Egypt’s Monetary […]

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Somalia Prepares for Historic Offshore Oil Drilling Launch in 2026, Eyeing Transformation from Aid Dependence to Energy Producer

Somalia stands on the cusp of a potentially transformative economic milestone as the nation prepares to launch its first offshore oil drilling operations in January 2026, marking a pivotal moment that could reshape the Horn of Africa nation’s economic trajectory and elevate it from aid dependency to joining the ranks of global fossil-fuel producers. According […]

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South Africa Sheds 80,000 Jobs as Unemployment Crisis Deepens Amid Weak Economic Growth

South Africa’s formal sector experienced a significant contraction in the second quarter of 2025, shedding 80,000 jobs and pushing total employment down by 0.8 percent from the previous quarter. Statistics South Africa reported on Tuesday that total employment fell from 10.59 million in March to 10.51 million in June, marking another troubling chapter in the […]

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Nigeria’s Oil Sector in Turmoil: Major Strike Paralyzes Operations Following Mass Dismissals at Dangote Refinery

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector faces unprecedented disruption as a nationwide strike launched by petroleum workers has forced the closure of critical government offices, including the national oil regulator and state oil company facilities. The industrial action, which began on Monday, was triggered after the Dangote Oil Refinery dismissed more than 800 workers who were […]

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Zambia Unveils Ambitious Fiscal Consolidation Strategy Targeting 0.7% Budget Deficit by 2027

The Zambian government has announced an ambitious fiscal consolidation strategy targeting a dramatic reduction in its budget deficit as part of a newly approved medium-term economic framework covering 2026–2028. The comprehensive plan, recently endorsed by Cabinet and presented by Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane, aims to strengthen fiscal discipline, restore macroeconomic stability, and rebuild investor confidence […]

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Zimbabwe Revolutionizes Tax Collection with $10.4 Million Digital System as Africa Battles $402 Billion Revenue Gap

Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step toward transforming its economic trajectory with the successful deployment of a revolutionary Tax and Revenue Management System (TaRMS), marking the culmination of a comprehensive digital transformation initiative that could serve as a blueprint for addressing Africa’s massive revenue mobilization challenges. The African Development Bank-funded project, officially launched on August […]

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Nigeria Achieves Strongest Economic Growth in Four Years with 4.23% GDP Expansion Driven by Oil Recovery and Industrial Surge

Nigeria’s economy has recorded its fastest growth rate in nearly four years, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.23% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. This represents a significant improvement from the 3.48% growth recorded in the same period of […]

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Strategic Partnership Flourishes: Saudi Arabia and Tanzania Chart New Economic Frontiers Through Sustained Diplomatic Relations

The diplomatic relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Tanzania has evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership that transcends traditional ceremonial exchanges. As Saudi Arabia marked its 45th National Day with renewed commitment to deepening cooperation with Tanzania, the partnership has demonstrated remarkable progress across multiple sectors, positioning both nations for sustained economic growth […]

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