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Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa slowing down Africa’s growth, says World Bank

A new report by World Bank has highlighted the underperformance of Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and other African big economies, saying they are slowing down the continent’s economic growth. In its Africa Pulse report, the Washington-based bank expresses its concern that Sub-Saharan Africa could be facing a “lost decade” of slow economic growth and high […]

Libya: Electronic Payments Exceed 313bn Dinars in Record 2025 Digital Surge

Electronic transactions in Libya surpassed 313.6 billion dinars in 2025, marking unprecedented growth in the country’s digital payment ecosystem, according to statistics released by the Central Bank of Libya (CBL). Data published on the Government of National Unity’s “Hakomitna” platform show that, up to February 15, 2026, mobile banking subscribers reached 4.29 million. More than […]

Electric Cars, Dirty Origins: Volkswagen’s Supply Chain Tied to African Conflict Minerals

As Volkswagen accelerates toward a greener, electric future, a growing body of evidence reveals a darker reality behind the company’s clean-energy ambitions. A new investigation by DW and De Groene Amsterdammer has found that several smelters connected to the conflict minerals trade in Africa are part of Volkswagen’s sprawling global supply chain. The minerals in […]