Costa Rica Coffee Exports to Europe Surpass the U.S. for First Time
In 2024, Costa Rica exported more coffee to Europe than to the U.S. for the first time, sending 27,494 tons...
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Rwanda’s Initiative to Regulate Multilevel Marketing for Consumer Protection
Rwanda's government is regulating multilevel marketing (MLM) to protect consumers from deceptive practices like pyramid schemes. Minister Prudence Sebahizi highlighted...
UAW Leader Supports Trump’s Tariffs as Critical for U.S. Jobs
UAW leader Shawn Fain supports President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, characterizing them as essential to stopping job losses...
Ghana’s Debt Obligations: A Breakdown of Domestic and External Repayments
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson detailed Ghana's upcoming debt obligations, specifically over GH¢150 billion in domestic repayments and over $8.7 billion...
Brazil Considers Reinstating FinTech Transaction Reporting Amid Money Laundering Concerns
Brazil may reinstate requirements for FinTechs to report transaction values due to money laundering concerns. Previous discussions were paused due...
National Bank of Kazakhstan Increases Base Rate Amid Inflation Concerns
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has raised its base rate to 16.5% to address economic uncertainties. Analyst Rassul Rysmambetov attributes...
Bank of Ghana Requests GHC 53 Billion Bailout for Financial Stability
The Bank of Ghana is requesting GHC 53 billion in financial support to resolve its negative equity issues. This request...
Milei Appeals to Congress for IMF Loan Agreement to Address Inflation
Argentine President Javier Milei has sought congressional approval for an IMF loan agreement intended to stabilize the central bank and...
Ecuador President’s Oil Revival Efforts Stumble Ahead of Runoff Election
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa faces challenges with his oil revival plan for the Sacha field, amid political pressures and a...
IMF Approves $1.2 Billion for Egypt Following Economic Reforms Review
The IMF has approved $1.2 billion for Egypt following the completion of the fourth review of its economic reform programme....
