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Africa

Building Resilience and Growth: African Caucus and IMF Chart a Course for Economic Transformation

Navigating Global Headwinds As policymakers gather for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, the economic trajectory of…

AU Chief Demands Regional Action Following Tragic Migrant Shipwreck Off Djibouti Coast

ADDIS ABABA — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has expressed profound sorrow following a devastating boat capsizing off…

Beyond the Mines: Can Simandou and Bauxite Propel Guinea Into a New Economic Era?

CONAKRY — Guinea stands at a monumental economic crossroads. Buoyed by a booming mining sector and the monumental prospects of…

Ramaphosa Urges Inclusive Elections and Full Peace Accord Implementation During South Sudan Talks

PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Pretoria on a working visit aimed at…

Zimbabwe Secures IMF Backing as Second Review of Staff-Monitored Program Passes with Strong Marks

WASHINGTON — In a major milestone for its ongoing economic stabilization and international re-engagement efforts, Zimbabwe has successfully secured International…

Ramaphosa to Lead SADC Delegation at AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Egypt

EL-ALAMEIN — President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC) delegation at the 8th African…

Path to the Ballot: AU Committee Pushes South Sudan on Credible Elections and Peace Implementation

JOHANNESBURG — African leaders have issued a firm, unified call for urgent action from Juba, warning that lasting democracy and…

Ramaphosa Convenes Virtual AU C5 Meeting to Address South Sudan’s Transition and Upcoming December Elections

PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to chair a virtual meeting of the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee…

Zimbabwe Secures IMF Staff-Level Agreement on Second Review of Staff-Monitored Program, Highlighting Strong Economic Growth and Reforms

HARARE — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that its staff team and Zimbabwean authorities have reached a staff-level agreement…

Navigating a Multipolar World: Economic Sovereignty, Structural Transformation, and the Rise of the Global South

As the global economy navigates an era of profound structural transition, the architecture of international trade, multilateral governance, and financial…