Naira Extends Drop From Record as Black-Market Dollar Rate Soars
The Nigerian naira extended its slump in black-market trading as the nation’s dollar shortage deepened two months after
2023-08-10 19:49
Record Egypt Inflation Quickens Again as Pound Devaluation Looms
Egyptian inflation accelerated to another record high, with a new surge in food costs heaping more pressures on
2023-08-10 13:52
Soaring Rice Prices Stretch Budgets for Billions in Asia, Africa
A surge in rice prices to the highest level in almost 15 years is renewing fears that food
2023-08-10 08:20
Asia Stocks Set to Drop After Wall Street Sell-Off: Markets Wrap
Asian equity futures traded moderately lower Thursday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors await US
2023-08-10 07:56
Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
2023-08-10 07:50
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
2023-08-10 05:23
World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act contradicts the World Bank Group's values, the global financier says.
2023-08-09 21:53
Ghana Inflation Surges to Four-Month High Putting Rates in Focus
Ghana’s inflation rate unexpectedly rose to a four-month high in July on food costs, adding pressure on the
2023-08-09 19:16
Lula Enlists Neighbors in Brazil’s Battle to Save the Amazon
The leaders of South America’s Amazon nations gathered in Brazil on Tuesday as President Luiz Inacio Lula da
2023-08-09 03:46
Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence
A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.
2023-08-09 03:19
Vodacom Fiber Deal in Doubt After Regulator Advises Against
Vodacom Group Ltd.’s deal to buy a stake in Remgro Ltd.’s fiber businesses was plunged into jeopardy after
2023-08-09 01:25
Niger Junta Consolidates Power as Military Threat Fades
Niger’s junta moved to consolidate power as regional leaders prepared for a second emergency summit since the country’s
2023-08-08 21:22