Keywords: Economic growth
South Africa is facing renewed debate over investment, energy security and job creation after the Constitutional Court cancelled offshore exploration rights previously granted to Shell and Impact Africa along the country’s Wild Coast. The ruling, issued on August 14, prevents the renewal of exploration......
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is visiting Senegal to resume discussions with the country's authorities on economic conditions and the possibility of establishing a new financial cooperation program. The mission, led by Mercedes Vera Martin, the IMF's mission chief for......
Uganda is set to resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a new financial support programme, as the East African country seeks to strengthen its economic outlook and secure a new framework for cooperation with the international lender. Sebastian Walker, the IMF's resident......
Morocco has strengthened its position on the global economic freedom landscape, ranking 54th out of 161 countries in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, with a score of 63.74 points, according to data attributed to the British Legatum Institute. The result places Morocco at the top of the North African......
The International Monetary Fund is preparing to send a team to Uganda in September for renewed discussions on a potential financial support programme, as the East African economy seeks to strengthen its public finances while preparing for a major shift linked to the expected start of crude oil production. The......
China’s economic recovery showed signs of losing momentum in July, as industrial production growth weakened and retail sales fell short of expectations. The latest figures point to continued pressure from fragile domestic demand, extreme weather disruptions and diminishing support from government......
Japan’s economy continued to expand in the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating unexpected resilience despite a challenging international environment. However, the pace of growth slowed more than economists had anticipated, raising fresh questions about the outlook for monetary policy and domestic......
Russia’s economy expanded by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026, supported by government spending, stronger consumer activity and contributions from several key industries, according to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. The latest figure marks a significant improvement from the......
West Africa is expected to maintain relatively strong economic momentum in 2026 despite persistent uncertainty in the global economy. According to projections from the African Development Bank (AfDB), regional economic growth is forecast to reach 4.6% this year, following estimated growth of 4.8% in......
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