Biden’s Africa Trip: Colonial Legacies and the Challenge of Commodity Dependence
Biden's December Angola trip underscores the impact of colonial legacies on Africa, particularly through the Lobito Corridor initiative aimed at...
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Togo’s Significant Reforms and Rankings in the Doing Business Index
Togo has achieved first place in Africa and fifteenth globally in the Starting a Business index of the 2020 Doing...
Chevron’s License Revocation May Harm Venezuela’s Oil Sector Transparency
President Trump's intention to revoke Chevron's operating license in Venezuela threatens to return the country's oil sector to corruption and...
Malawi Lowers 2025 Economic Growth Forecast Amid Rising Inflation and Protests
Malawi's government has lowered its 2025 growth forecast from 4.0% to 3.2% amidst rising inflation that has sparked protests, primarily...
Kenya Delays Access to $1.5 Billion UAE Loan to Align with Fiscal Plans
Kenya's Finance Minister John Mbadi confirmed that the government will delay accessing a $1.5 billion loan from the UAE to...
Safety and Security Challenges in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Crisis
Lebanon's severe economic and humanitarian crisis since 2019 has escalated safety and security concerns across diverse populations. Notably, increased insecurity...
Chile’s Unemployment Rate Hits Two-Year Low at 8% in January 2025
Chile's unemployment rate dropped to 8% in January 2025, the lowest in two years and below expectations. This decline was...
Income Disparity Challenges Kenya’s Affordable Housing Objectives
The allocation of a social housing unit to Ms. Milka Moraa has sparked debate over the affordability of Kenya's housing...
Bearish Outlook for Oil Market Amid Tariff Concerns and Iraqi Export Plans
Light crude oil futures have declined amid tariff concerns and increased Iraqi exports, hovering around $69.34. Resistance is noted at...
India Must Achieve 7.8% Growth Rate to Become High-Income Economy by 2047
A World Bank report indicates that India must achieve an annual growth rate of 7.8% to become a high-income country...
