Russia has decided to terminate its participation in the crucial Black Sea Grain Initiative agreement, which allowed Ukraine to export its grain by sea despite Moscow’s naval blockade. The deal, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey in July 2022, aimed to stabilize global food prices and alleviate some of the fallout from the ongoing […]
Global public debt has reached an all-time high of $92 trillion, according to a recently released report by the United Nations. The alarming figure highlights the growing burden of debt faced by countries around the world, particularly developing nations. The report, titled “A World of Debt,” underscores the challenges posed by escalating external debts, cascading […]
Berlin, Germany – In a significant development for Sino-German economic relations, China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao, held meetings with top German business leaders to discuss the two countries’ trade cooperation and address concerns regarding the concept of “decoupling” from China. Wang emphasized China’s commitment to improving the domestic business environment for all international enterprises, […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The vibrant city of Nairobi plays host to a high-level continental summit, where the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs) have gathered to discuss ways to enhance integration and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM), held […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s earnings from tea exports to Iran have experienced a remarkable eightfold increase in the first quarter of 2023, providing a welcome boost amidst lower sales to neighboring Pakistan. While Kenya traditionally exports approximately 50% of its tea to Karachi, reduced demand from Pakistani buyers led to a drop in earnings from […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Today, Kenya witnessed widespread protests on Wednesday as citizens voiced their frustration over the soaring cost of living, directly attributed to a depreciating Kenyan shilling and increased taxation imposed by the Finance Bill 2023. The relentless decline of the shilling has had a severe impact on imports, exacerbating the financial burdens faced […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan banks, including Co-operative Bank, Equity Bank, and NCBA Bank, are raising their lending rates in line with the recent interest rate hike by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This adjustment has significant implications for borrowers, as loans become more expensive across the board. The move comes after the CBK’s Monetary […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi embarked on his historic Africa tour with Kenya as the first stop, aiming to bolster trade ties and deepen cooperation between the two nations. Following a meeting with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto, the leaders announced the revitalization of diplomatic bonds by signing a series of new agreements. During […]
Accra – Ghana is eagerly anticipating the launch of its state-of-the-art oil refinery facility in Tema, which is scheduled to commence operations by the end of August. The project, spearheaded by the Sentuo Group, represents a significant investment of $1.98 billion and promises to revolutionize the country’s energy sector. The Sentuo Group’s refinery is expected […]
In a bold move to address Nigeria’s fiscal challenges, President Bola Tinubu recently made the decision to remove fuel subsidies, which has resulted in a significant decline in fuel consumption throughout the country. According to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to Reuters news agency, average daily petrol consumption […]
Kenya’s Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, reducing it to 10.75%...
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again escalated his trade war rhetoric, this time setting his sights on the European...
The World Bank has revised its economic growth forecast for South Africa, increasing its 2025 GDP projection from 1.6% to...
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has rejected a new bond trading platform proposed by commercial banks, known as the...