Ivory Coast cocoa crop threatened by dry weather
Farmers are concerned about the impact on cocoa bean quality and yield.
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Economy
Morocco launches first futures market in North Africa
Morocco is set to launch its first futures market, with contracts based on the MASI 20 index.
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Nigeria’s port Harcourt refinery resumes operations
Nigeria’s state-owned oil firm, NNPC Ltd, has successfully restarted operations at the Port Harcourt refinery, a significant step towards reducing the country’s reliance on fuel imports.
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Eni expands Congo’s LNG capacity
Italy’s Eni is expanding its African gas footprint with the construction of a second FLNG facility for the Republic of Congo.
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Nigeria’s naira-priced crude sales miss target
The Dangote Refinery, Nigeria’s largest, is facing difficulties in securing sufficient crude oil supplies despite the government’s initiative to sell crude priced in naira.
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South Africa’s central bank lowers interest rate to 7.75 percent
The South African central bank cautiously reduced its key interest rate by 0.25% to 7.75%, reflecting lower inflation but acknowledging future uncertainties like global trade and policy changes.
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Putin’s nuclear doctrine update weighs on South African rand
The South African rand weakened due to increased global uncertainty caused by Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine.
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Ghana halts offshore pension investments
To mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations, Ghana has imposed restrictions on private pension fund managers investing in offshore assets.
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Nigeria and India forge deeper economic, security partnership
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nigeria to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation.
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Niger’s uranium future uncertain as Orano faces challenges
The company has been forced to suspend production at its Somair uranium mine and may face further difficulties in the future.
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