Military Surrounds South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar’s Home Amid Rising Tensions
South Sudan's army surrounded Vice President Riek Machar's home after his allies were arrested following an armed group attacking an...
Month: March 2025
South Africa’s Agriculture Sector Shows Resilience with Q4 GDP Rebound
South Africa's agriculture GDP rebounded 17.2% in Q4 2024, following prior declines. The annual agriculture sector output fell 8% year-on-year...
South Sudan Detains Petroleum Minister and Military Officials, Raising Peace Concerns
In South Sudan, the petroleum minister and several military officials allied with Vice President Riek Machar have been detained, raising...
South Africa’s Rand Approaches Critical Tipping Point Amid Dollar Decline
The South African rand has recovered significantly due to a declining dollar, approaching a critical technical tipping point. The USD/ZAR...
Latam Insights: IMF Approves Credit for El Salvador; Brazil Bets on BRICS Payment System
This week's Latam Insights covers the IMF's $1.4 billion credit approval for El Salvador, Brazil's push for BRICS payment systems...
Oriole Resources’ Mbe Gold Project Showcases Significant Potential in Cameroon
Oriole Resources' Cameroonian Mbe gold project shows 'significant potential' following positive drilling results, particularly from holes MBDD003 and MBDD004. Drilling...
South Africa’s Business Sentiment Maintains Stability at Three-Year High
The RMB/BER business confidence index in South Africa holds steady at 45 in Q1 2025, its highest in three years,...
Web Summit Qatar 2025: Advancements and Insights in Fintech
The Web Summit Qatar 2025 convened over 25,000 attendees to discuss fintech trends in Doha. Led by Mark Walker from...
Trump’s Energy Agenda: A Call for Increased Fossil Fuel and Mineral Production
In his joint address to Congress, President Trump criticized Democratic actions on climate change and pledged to boost fossil fuel...
Thailand Removes 50M Baht Deposit Requirement for Casino Entry
Thailand has amended its Entertainment Complex Bill, removing the requirement for a 50 million baht deposit for casino entry. In...
