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Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

Africa
Africa
April 17, 2026
Middle East shock tests Africa's economies
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AfDB Says Africa’s Growth Risks Were Already Tilted Lower
Financial Services & Investments

AfDB Says Africa’s Growth Risks Were Already Tilted Lower

African economies face weaker growth, heavier debt and higher import costs, with the Iran conflict adding pressure to currencies, inflation and fiscal budgets across the continent.</u>

Africa
Africa
March 30, 2026
What G7 Countries Are Doing to Cap Energy Prices
Energy

What G7 Countries Are Doing to Cap Energy Prices

G7 governments are using targeted relief, tax cuts and reserve releases to cushion economies from surging energy costs, while Africa faces the wider fallout from a shock that is pushing up import bills and inflation risks across energy-dependent markets.

Africa
Africa
March 30, 2026
Somali army takes control of strategic city, regional leader resigns
Defence and Security

Somali army takes control of strategic city, regional leader resigns

Federal forces took control of Baidoa, the biggest city in South West state, after tensions with the regional administration escalated into a political and security showdown.

Somalia
Somalia
March 27, 2026
Ghana’s inflation slows for 15th straight month in March
Financial Services & Investments

Ghana’s inflation slows for 15th straight month in March

Inflation eased to 3.2% as food prices kept falling, though rising fuel costs from the Iran conflict may add pressure later.

Ghana
Ghana
March 27, 2026
Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up
Agriculture & Agribusiness

Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up

Shipping disruption linked to the Iran war has left millions of kilos of Kenyan tea stuck in Mombasa warehouses and is squeezing export earnings.

Kenya
Kenya
March 26, 2026
US vows to seek WTO alternatives after Cameroon meeting fails to renew e-commerce moratorium
Financial Services & Investments

US vows to seek WTO alternatives after Cameroon meeting fails to renew e-commerce moratorium

Trade ministers left Cameroon without a WTO reform breakthrough, prompting the U.S. to pursue digital trade deals outside the body.

Cameroon
Cameroon
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