Category: Finance

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

Inflation-hit Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency

April 6, 2024

Zimbabwe has finally launched a gold-backed currency to bring down inflation, ending a decade of dollarization. The new currency or Zig- standing for Zimbabwe Gold- ... Read More

Washington funds projects in Laayoune & Dakhla, confirming U.S. recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara

April 4, 2024

The U.S. government has decided to finance economic empowerment projects in the Moroccan Saharan cities of Laayoune and Dakhla, confirming Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty ... Read More

The six African countries with highest debt to GDP ratios

April 4, 2024

Sudan, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Republic of the Congo, and Egypt have been listed as countries with the highest debt to GDP ratio in the African ... Read More

IMF gives go-ahead for $8 billion loan to Egypt

March 31, 2024

The IMF agreed to offer Egypt a loan worth 8 billion dollars under an Extended Fund Facility to support the country’s economic stability. Following its ... Read More

AfDB allocates $4.5 mln to improve governance in 14 African municipalities

March 28, 2024

The African Development Bank said it has allocated $4.5 million to back projects in 14 African municipalities. In a statement, the bank said that 500,000 ... Read More