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Africa needs strong voice on global financial architecture reform — UNECA expert

Africa’s position on the global stage needs to be strengthened to allow the continent to fully participate in discussions on G20 initiatives such as the Common Framework, according to Hanan Morsy, Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The Africa High-level Working Group on Global Financial Architecture […]

DR Congo’s M23 rebels capture Bukavu, raising fears of regional escalation

The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising fears of a regional escalation. Their rapid advance through the South Kivu region, after an earlier lightning-speed offensive on Goma in neighboring North Kivu, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. […]

Morocco’s consumer price index falls 0.3% amid uneven regional impact

Morocco’s consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% in March 2025, according to the latest data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), as reported by L’Économiste. This decline comes as the country experiences significant economic recovery, with GDP growth estimated at 4.2% for the first quarter, driven by dynamic performance in commercial services, extractive […]