Drought dims Zimbabwe’s growth, IMF sees rebound next year
Zimbabwe’s economic growth is expected to slow in 2024 as the country grapples with a severe El Niño-induced drought.
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Ghana’s economy shows signs of recovery in Q1
Despite a positive economic upturn in Q1, Ghana restarts negotiations with bondholders to address its $13 billion debt.
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Unemployment in Gaza surges to 80 percent due to Israel’s war
UN findings reveal that Gaza’s unemployment rate has reached nearly 80 percent amid the conflict, highlighting the devastating impact on the region’s economy.
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Nigeria’s living wage strike halts schools, airports
Discontent explodes in Nigeria as workers down tools over low wages. Schools, airports, and the power grid grind to a halt.
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Zimbabwe’s currency stumbles: Banks down, old cash useless
Zimbabwe’s launch of a gold-backed currency, ZiG, faced chaos with bank system issues, worthless old notes, and continued dominance of US dollars.
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Egypt’s Sisi to be sworn in for third term
His new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the constitution.
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$100 Billion investment pledged in India-EFTA trade agreement
India signed a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland (EFTA) for increased trade, investment, and job creation.
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Egypt signs expanded $8 billion loan deal with IMF
Egypt secured an increased $8 billion loan from the IMF to support its economic reforms, which included currency devaluation and interest rate hikes.
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Thousands rally in Tunisia against rising living costs
The union leader blames austerity measures imposed for an IMF loan and President Saied’s weakening of democratic institutions.
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Nigeria strike cripples services amidst soaring inflation
New strike disrupts daily life in Nigeria as government struggles to address economic crisis.
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