Senegal Achieves Record Economic Growth Driven by Oil Exports
Senegal's economy surged 8.9% in Q3 due to oil exports, with an anticipated 9.3% growth in 2024. Growth may spike...
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Fidelity International Declares Current China Rally as Fundamentally Driven
Fidelity International's portfolio manager George Efstathopoulos notes that the current rally in Chinese markets, especially in technology shares, is fundamentally...
Ghana’s Government Revokes Controversial Oil Merger Order for Strategic Benefits
Ghana's new administration has invalidated a previous order mandating a merger between international oil companies Eni and Vittol with local...
South Africa’s Strategies to Attract 15 Million Tourists by 2030
South Africa aims to draw 15 million tourists by 2030 through streamlined visa processes and the Trusted Tour Operator System...
Trump Revokes Chevron Permit, Striking a Blow to Venezuela’s Economy
President Trump has revoked Chevron's permission to operate in Venezuela, hindering the economy under Nicolás Maduro. The decision stems from...
Zambia’s Currency Faces Pressure Amidst Regional Stability in Other African Economies
Zambia’s kwacha is under pressure due to high demand for hard currency. The naira is stable with central bank support,...
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Experiences Significant Rise
Brazil's unemployment rate rose to 6.5% in January 2025, the highest in five months. The unemployed population increased by 5.3%...
Nigeria’s Buy Now Pay Later Market: Growth Forecast and Strategic Insights for 2025
Nigeria's Buy Now Pay Later market is projected to grow by 13.8%, reaching $1.62 billion in 2025, following a robust...
Declining Yields on Nigerian Bonds Amid Increased Investor Holdings
Nigerian bond yields have declined due to increased purchases in the secondary market, particularly by investors focusing on short-to-mid term...
Concerns Raised Over Canada-Ecuador Trade Agreement’s Impact on Democracy
The newly finalized Canada-Ecuador trade deal offers minimal economic benefits while potentially undermining democracy through investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions....
