Egypt’s money supply grows rapidly despite IMF pressure
Despite IMF pressure, the central bank continues to support the government’s spending.
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Ghana offers bondholders choice in debt restructuring
The government is offering bondholders the opportunity to exchange their existing bonds for new instruments with different terms.
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South Africa’s inflation rate hits three-year low
However, the country’s economy remains challenged by high unemployment and poverty.
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Ghana’s Cocobod ends 3-decade loan, targets local funding
The 2024/25 cocoa season in Ghana is set to begin earlier than usual, with a reduced target of 650,000 tonnes due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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South Africa’s coal exports expected to rebound in 2025
Rail bottlenecks have significantly hindered South Africa’s coal exports, but Thungela CEO believes the worst is over.
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Nairobi taxi drivers demand higher pay, ignore app fates
A price war between Uber, Bolt, and local rivals has pushed Kenyan taxi drivers to the brink.
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South Sudan defies court, imposes mandatory cargo sealing
The new rule requires all cargo entering or leaving the country to be tagged with a special seal provided by the government, impacting businesses in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
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Ethiopia faces backlash over $1 billion bond proposal
A group of bondholders holding over 40% of Ethiopia’s $1 billion bond has expressed disappointment with the government’s proposed 20% principal haircut.
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Botswana seeks double stake in HB Antwerp at no extra cost
Due to the declining diamond market, Botswana seeks to increase its ownership in HB Antwerp from 24% to 49.9% without injecting additional capital.
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Press freedom under threat as Senegalese media goes silent
The press in Senegal is facing a crisis as the new government’s economic measures are putting media organizations out of business.
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