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Congo’s franc revival: a high-stakes test for African monetary sovereignty

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an ambitious plan to reclaim monetary control by reversing decades of deep-rooted dollar dependence. Newly appointed Central Bank Governor André Wameso has placed restoring confidence in the Congolese franc (CDF) at the heart of his mandate. Today, nearly 90% of Congo’s transactions — from mineral exports to daily […]

Libya’s rival factions back deal paving way for elections within 24 months

Libya’s rival political leaders welcomed a final agreement on Sunday, 30 August 2026, to restructure the High National Elections Commission and review the country’s electoral laws. The agreement, signed by the 4+4 Small Dialogue Committee, sets out plans to reorganise the commission’s board and hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections under a unified executive authority […]

Morocco to sell 35% stake in Marsa Maroc

The Moroccan government plans to sell 35% stake in Marsa Maroc to Groupe Tanger Med which manages the biggest port in the Mediterranean and Africa in terms of container capacity. Marsa Maroc manages container terminals at 9 Moroccan ports and is listed at the Casablanca stock exchange. The deal will inject some 5.48 billion dirhams […]