Economy & Trade

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

Nigeria Launches Digital Trade Platform to Boost Efficiency

National Single Window set to cut red tape and lower port costs

Kenya Finalises Trade Deal with China to Boost Exports

New agreement aims to expand market access and rebalance trade relations

UN Sounds Alarm on West Bank Violence

Settlement Expansion and Humanitarian Crisis Intensify

Global trade chiefs convene in Cameroon as geopolitical tensions mount

Representatives from 166 member nations will tackle deeply rooted structural issues over fundamental functionality and the overall effectiveness of the WTO.

Ghana Pushes UN to Recognise Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity

Draft resolution aims to strengthen reparations efforts and address historical injustices

DRC launches probe after about $2 million seized at airport

The development comes just days after President Félix Tshisekedi signed a decree establishing a specialised criminal court to handle economic and financial crimes.

Guinea Considers Export Quotas as Bauxite Prices Slide

World’s top bauxite producer weighs limits amid falling prices and rising shipping costsWorld’s top bauxite producer weighs limits amid falling prices and rising shipping costs

Iran Targets Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Energy Market Fears

Attacks on vessels and threats to block oil shipments raise concerns over global supply disruptions.

Tanzanian Billionaire Acquires East Africa’s Largest Media Company

Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi has bought East Africa's largest media company, the Nation Media Group (NMG), from the Aga Khan family, the broadcaster reported on Tuesday. The cost of sale was not immediately communi

Oil Price Surge from Iran Conflict Raises Economic Concerns Across Africa

Rising fuel costs and weaker currencies threaten to fuel inflation in import-dependent economies.

Rising Oil Prices Put Pressure on African Economies

War with Iran pushes global oil prices higher, raising fears of inflation and economic strain across Africa.