Tunisian Parliament’s Strained Independence Under Kais Saied’s Presidency
The Tunisian Parliament has faced criticism for aligning closely with the executive authority under President Kais Saied, prioritizing loan approvals...
economics
Nigeria’s Liquidity Influx to Lower Short-Term Interest Rates
Nigeria's financial markets are set for an influx of over N3 trillion, likely leading to lower short-term interest rates. This...
Leveraging the Trump-NATO Divide: India’s Strategic Opportunity in Global Defense
As tensions rise between Trump and NATO, India could significantly benefit from Europe's increased military spending. The EU's focus on...
Rise in Visa Extensions Indicates Shift in UK Immigration Trends
In 2024, the UK saw over 900,000 visa extensions, a 215,000 increase from the previous year, while work and study...
Surge in Visa Extensions Signals Shifts in UK Immigration and Travel Trends
The number of visa extensions granted to foreign nationals in Britain soared to over 900,000 in 2024, a considerable increase...
South Africa: Challenges in Funding National Health Insurance
The implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI) in South Africa faces substantial funding challenges due to economic underperformance and disparities...
China Plans Countermeasures Against US Agricultural Exports Amid Tariff Escalation
China is preparing to impose countermeasures against US tariffs on agricultural products, following President Trump's threat of a 10% import...
Declining Manufacturing Sentiment in South Africa: February PMI Insights
The Absa PMI for February indicated further deterioration in South African manufacturing sentiment, dropping to 44.7 from 45.3. This marks...
National Economic Dialogue 2025 Commences in Accra, Targets Economic Challenges
The National Economic Dialogue 2025 began today in Accra, led by President John Mahama. Focusing on economic challenges, the dialogue...
Ghana Halts Gold-for-Oil Program Amid Economic Reform Efforts
Ghana has suspended its gold-for-oil program as the new central bank governor, Johnson Asiama, aims for cedi stabilization. Following last...
