Economy & Trade

Iran War Fuels Economic Strains in Czechia

Inflation pressures mount as growth outlook weakens

Tokyo, Hanoi Seal Strategic Trade Pact

$60B target, energy cooperation, and defense ties outlined

Waste Pickers in Nairobi Learn Circular Economy Through Play

Innovative board game teaches recycling, advocacy, and sustainable livelihoods

Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strike Accusations

Civilian deaths, infrastructure damage, and rising tensions mark latest overnight attacks

EU Launches Provisional Mercosur Trade Deal

Von der Leyen touts “real and visible” benefits

Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Energy Uncertainty

Middle East tensions cloud inflation outlook as UK interest rate stays at 3.75%

China Opens Doors to African Trade

Zero-tariff policy sparks optimism for businesses in South Africa and Kenya

UK Condemns Rising Violence in West Bank and Gaza Crisis

Britain urges Israel to halt settler attacks and ease humanitarian restrictions

Pakistan Caught Between Gulf Allies in Financial Shift

UAE withdrawal and Saudi support highlight shifting regional alliances and economic risks

Rising Tensions in West Bank as Vehicles Targeted in Stone Attacks

Incidents near Ramallah add to growing wave of violence since 2023

France Defends UN Abstention on Slave Trade Resolution

Paris says it avoided ranking historical crimes, despite global support for the measure

German Business Confidence Hits Four-Year Low

ifo index drops to 84.4 as Iran tensions fuel energy shock

Dutch Consumers Grow More Worried About the Economy

Rising global tensions and prices push people to cut spending

Russia, Libya Relaunch Cooperation Commission to Boost Economic Ties

Moscow pledges support for Libya’s unity and reconciliation efforts

EU Drops Plan to Suspend Israel Trade Deal

Divisions remain as member states look for alternative actions

Elon Musk Boosts Stake in SpaceX Ahead of Potential Mega IPO

$1.4 billion share buyback signals tighter control as the company targets a multi-trillion-dollar valuation

EU Trade Slows but Surplus Remains Strong

Exports and imports fall in February, while key global partners stay active

Sassou-N’Guesso Begins Fifth Term Amid Economic Challenges in Congo

Veteran leader promises jobs and development as critics question governance and inequality.

Sudan’s War Economy: How Gold Sustains a Hidden Conflict

Illicit trade networks and resource exploitation are fueling prolonged violence amid state collapse.

Haitian Workers Rally Against Rising Costs and Stagnant Pay

Protests intensify in Port-au-Prince as inflation and fuel price hikes push workers toward economic hardship.

Malawi Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive with Arrest of Former Finance Minister

High-profile detention of opposition figure signals deepening scrutiny of former ruling elites.

Egypt’s Curfew Sparks Business Concerns

Traders Fear Blow to Tourism and Nightlife

Morocco Strengthens Its Position as a Business Tourism Hub

From Casablanca to Marrakech, a dynamic ecosystem drives growth in MICE and “bleisure” travel

Casablanca Rises as Africa’s Business Tourism and Gastronomy Hub

Morocco’s economic capital blends corporate travel with world-class culinary experiences