China delays release of economic data during key political meeting
Beijing – China said on Monday it will delay the release of economic growth figures, as the country’s leadership... Read more
17 Oct, 2022
‘Speed is what we need’ – indebted African govts tell creditors
Johannesburg – African governments on Saturday urged creditors to speed up debt relief, saying delays were limiting growth on... Read more
16 Oct, 2022
Tunisia fuel crunch adds to economic misery
Tunis – Tunis residents are facing a disruption in fuel deliveries that has sparked long queues at petrol stations,... Read more
14 Oct, 2022
Sudan schools crisis threatens grim future for children
Ed Moussa – It’s the start of a new school term in Sudan, yet nine-year-old Zahra Hussein stays home... Read more
13 Oct, 2022
Ghana and the IMF: debt restructuring must go hand-in-hand with managing finances better
Theophilus Acheampong, University of Aberdeen Ghana is struggling with managing its debt, 20-year high inflation, a weak currency, and... Read more
11 Oct, 2022
Nigeria to end petrol subsidy, says President Buhari
Abuja – Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari confirmed plans to remove a costly petrol subsidy as he presented on Friday his... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
Burundi reopens forex bureaux after two-year closure
Nairobi – Burundi’s central bank announced on Friday the reopening of foreign exchange offices after a closure of more... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
German factory orders fall sharply on energy woes
Frankfurt – German industrial orders fell more sharply than expected in August, official data showed on Thursday, as soaring... Read more
6 Oct, 2022
In Morocco hills, cannabis farmers bet on budding industry
Ketama – In the hills of northern Morocco, vast cannabis fields are ready for harvest, but farmers complain that... Read more
6 Oct, 2022
Rice shipment brings relief to hungry, shortage-hit Comoros
Moroni – It’s late in the evening in the Comorian capital of Moroni but the city’s port is filled... Read more
5 Oct, 2022
