Economy
IMF says Seychellois economy strongly recovered in 2021 but spillover effects from Russia’s war Ukraine threatening progress
"The Seychellois economy strongly recovered in 2021, but spillover effects from the war in Ukraine are expected to weigh on...
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In Abidjan, Nigerian president urges World Bank, African Development Bank and other partners to support One Planet Summit initiative and activate the $19 billion pledge
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Monday urged the World Bank, African Development Bank and other partners to support the One Planet...
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President Ramaphosa of South Africa: ‘The workers have spoken and we must listen’
This year, I was invited to address a Workers Day rally at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg. I was,...
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Hajia Alima Mahama is Ghana’s first female ambassador to the U.S. as gender gap remains a concern in the west African nation
Hajia Alima Mahama has been serving as Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States since June of 2021. She is the...
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Blaming Russia’s war on Ukraine and other shocks, IMF lowers Africa’s economic growth to 3.8 percent in 2022 from 4.5 percent in 2021, warns against inflation, food insecurity, rise in poverty and social tensions, recommends three policy priorities
Africa's economic growth is expected to slow to 3.8 percent this year from 4.5 percent in 2021 mainly because of...
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Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo looks to revive Ghana’s economy once again in the midst of global challenges
serving as President of Ghana since 2017. He was named the 2021 African of the Year by Forbes Africa Magazine...
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Africa is on the brink of a new economic turmoil after being battered by COVID-19 and now by Russia’s war in Ukraine, African Consultative Group says in Washington, calls for urgent international action
Africa needs help, a lot of help, the African Consultative Group said in a statement released on Saturday, warning that...
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Biden meets with Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, announces additional $800 million in security assistance and $500 million in economic support
United States President Joseph R. Biden Jr. met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine on Thursday morning and both...
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Kristalina Georgieva says Africa faces daunting economic challenges but can recover by doing these three things
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday discussed the state of the global economy...
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G-24 ministers and governors say ‘economic recovery has gathered momentum globally, but new shocks and risks confront developing countries still struggling through COVID’
"Economic recovery has gathered momentum globally, but new shocks and risks confront developing countries still struggling through COVID," the G-24...
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