Category: Finance

Morocco’s PM defends government’s mid-term achievements

April 25, 2024

Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch defended the achievements of his government at half-term, focusing on social projects including direct subsidies, mandatory health coverage, ... Read More

Nigeria targets $2bln World Bank loan

April 25, 2024

Africa’s most populous nation is eying a $2 billion World Bank loan to help address pressing challenges and back up hard currency reserves, the government ... Read More

Burundi urges international support to deal with floods aftermath

April 23, 2024

The small African nation of Burundi is appealing for aid to help address the havoc left by floods that affected hundreds of thousands. The Burundi ... Read More

OCP plans international bond worth up to $2 bln to fund development plan

April 22, 2024

Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizers giant, OCP, plans a bond issue ranging between $1.5 billion and $2 billion as it launched major investments in renewable energies, ... Read More

Sub-Saharan Africa income further falls behind rest of the world

April 21, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africans’ income is further decreasing compared to the rest of the World amid a lackluster economic growth, the International Monetary Fund Said. Amid a ... Read More

Africa’s ultra-wealthy population to grow by 65% in next decade but thousands flee their home — report

April 19, 2024

Africa has seen a rise in its number of billionaires and its millionaire population is set to rise by 65% over the next 10 years, ... Read More

IMF sees Morocco’s economic growth at 3.1% in 2024, 3.3% in 2025

April 18, 2024

The IMF said Morocco’s economic growth would pick up slightly to 3.1% this year and 3.3% next year, forecasting a return of inflation to pre-pandemic ... Read More

Chinese oil firm loans Niger $400 million

April 18, 2024

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) agreed to offer a loan of 400 million dollars to the Niger government, which is struggling with the impact of ... Read More

South Africa’s Rand depreciates after poll showing Zuma’s political return

April 15, 2024

A Bloomberg report on a poll showing a drop in ANC popularity ahead of the upcoming elections was enough to plunge South Africa’s currency, the ... Read More

Morocco’s economy grows 2.9% in 2024 first quarter despite drought

April 8, 2024

Morocco’s economic growth stood at 2.9% in the first three months this year, despite drought that undermined agricultural production. Led by domestic demand, non-agricultural growth ... Read More