Nigeria’s government is urging citizens to be patient as it tackles economic challenges, while protests against rising costs and bad governance are planned.
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Nigeria’s police chief warned against planned protests over economic hardship and poor governance, threatening a crackdown if demonstrations turn violent.
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Months after the closure of the Ras Jedir border crossing, a vital trade route between Tunisia and Libya, the Tunisian desert town of Ben Guerdane is feeling the economic pinch.
Tunisia border closure hits smuggling hub, sparks unemployment Read More »
Ghana is yet to reach a definitive deal with international bondholders towards the restructuring of about $ 13 billion of its external debt.
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IMF validates $360M aid tranche for Ghana to address economic crisis, part of larger assistance package.
IMF validates $360m aid tranche for Ghana Read More »
This decision marks a continuation of the bank’s efforts to combat surging inflation.
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Struggling Ghana seeks to accelerate debt restructuring negotiations with bondholders for over $13 billion in international bonds.
Ghana seeks faster bond deal for $13 billion Read More »
A stampede erupted amidst a large crowd struggling with economic hardship, leaving at least four women confirmed dead.
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Ghana’s cocoa production decline is hurting its economy, reducing exports, weakening the currency, and threatening an IMF loan program.
Disease, smuggling cut Ghana’s cocoa output Read More »
The Egyptian government raised fuel prices in a move that is bound to exacerbate inflationary pressures on an already struggling population.
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