IMF Downgrades Nigeria's Economic Growth Forecast
Premium Times
In sub-Saharan Africa, the report said, growth is expected to decline slightly from 4.0% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025, before recovering modestly to 4.2% in 2026. Read more »
President Ruto Witnesses Signing of Sh130 Billion Investment Deals, Including Hotel Leasing to Chinese Investors
Capital FM
President William Ruto has overseen the signing of investment agreements worth nearly $1 billion, including the leasing of Nairobi's Hilton and Intercontinental hotels to Chinese… Read more »
Senegal Will Be Sub-Saharan Africa's Fastest-Growing Economy in 2025
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IMF Expects Sub-Saharan Africa GDP to Grow 3.8% in 2025
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Boeing Launches Its African Office in Addis Ababa
ENA
Boeing Company has officially inaugurated its new African office in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced. Read more »
We Cannot Stay Home When We Have to Put Food On the Table - Zimbabweans Ignore Calls for a Stay Away, Cite Tough Economy
New Zimbabwe
Scepticism is growing towards war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza's strategy to nullify a ZANU PF clique pushing for the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond… Read more »
Ghana Plans New Refineries, Petrochemical Plants to Cut Fuel Imports
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Major Internet Disruptions Expected As Govt Begins Repair Of Fiber Optic Cable
Liberian Observer
In a decisive move to protect national connectivity to the internet, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has announced emergency measures to mitigate expected internet… Read more »
Some 1,382 Rural Towns, Villages Gained Access to Power in Ethiopia Over Past Reform Years
ENA
The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) announced that 1,382 rural towns and villages have gained electricity access as part of the nation's ongoing expansion efforts carried out over… Read more »
Energy Crisis Looms Large As Macron Makes Rare Visit to Madagascar
RFI
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Madagascar on Wednesday, where power cuts, stalled dam projects and a troubled state energy firm are set to dominate the first visit by a… Read more »
Business As Usual in Harare As Geza's Stay Away Is Ignored
New Zimbabwe
Residents of Harare ignored war veteran Blesses Geza's call for a stay away on Tuesday, with most businesses operating as usual. Read more »
How Chinese, Nigerian Firms Destroy Miners' Hopes in Benue
Premium Times
Chinese firms or businesses linked to them are not the only ones culpable for rights violations at Benue's mining sites. Read more »
Ruto Warns Multilateral Systems Are Outdated and Failing During China Trip
Capital FM
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for urgent reform of global institutions, warning that outdated multilateral systems are failing to meet today's challenges. Read more »
Insecurity - Niger Governor Bans Wearing of Dreadlocks, Night Okada, Others
Premium Times
Placing two areas -- Angwa Daji and Barki Sale -- on serious security watch, Mr Bago ordered that "anyone going to seek for bail of thugs from the police station should also be… Read more »
Africa to Lead Global GDP Expansion in 2025 Despite Macro Headwinds
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