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Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

Africa

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April 17, 2026

Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

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Financial Services & Investments

Libya signs 25-year oil deal with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips

Libya signed a 25-year oil development agreement via Waha Oil with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips , Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said it involves over $20 billion in foreign-financed investment and aimed at lifting capacity by up to 850,000 bpd.

Libya

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January 26, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

IMF expects staff visit to Gabon in February despite no formal request for programme

The IMF said it expects to send staff to Gabon in February to review macro and fiscal conditions and discuss reforms after the country’s new administration stepped up engagement, even though Libreville has not yet made a formal request for an IMF-supported programme.

Gabon

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January 26, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

South African rand stutters around 16/$ mark while traders eye rate decision next week

The rand hovered near its strongest level since mid-2022 as traders looked ahead to the South African Reserve Bank’s rate decision, with support from record-high gold prices and a weaker dollar, though analysts warned the currency’s gains could prove fragile.

South Africa

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January 23, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

Exclusive: Ghana deal with Afreximbank gets official creditor backing, source says

Ghana’s agreement to restructure a $750 million Afreximbank loan has gained support from official creditors, a step that would typically imply the lender accepted a form of debt treatment and that could intensify scrutiny of Afreximbank’s credit ratings and claimed preferred creditor status.

Ghana

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January 23, 2026

Manufacturing & Industry

Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China's Chery

Nissan will sell its Rosslyn manufacturing assets in South Africa to Chery’s local unit for an undisclosed sum, ending vehicle production at the more than 50-year-old site while keeping Nissan’s sales and service presence in the country.

Nigeria, Shell tout progress on potential $20 billion Bonga South West oilfield

Nigeria approved targeted “investment-linked” incentives for Shell’s proposed Bonga South West deepwater project as President Bola Tinubu pressed for a final investment decision during his first term and Shell’s CEO said a 2027 decision was the likely timeline for a development that could involve about $20 billion in spending.

Nigeria

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January 23, 2026