Africa Faces Clouded Economic Outlook Despite Growth
The IMF projects 4.5% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 and 2027, but warns that inflation, debt costs, falling aid and El Niño pose
African Union Steps Up Push for Sustainable Institutional Financing
The African Union is seeking sustainable financing to support its institutional priorities and continental development agenda…reports Africa Daily News Desk The African Union (AU)
African Union Seeks More Investment at World Bank-IMF Meetings
The African Union calls for more investment, development financing and sustainable jobs at the 2026 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok….reports Africa Daily News
Somalia Braces for El Niño Floods as Millions Face Hunger
Somalia is preparing for potentially severe flooding during the October-December 2026 rainy season, with farmers and displaced families among those most at risk…reports Africa
South Africa Unveils 2.5 Million Hectares for Black Farmers
South Africa plans to release approximately 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land to black farmers as part of efforts to transform commercial agriculture….reports Africa
African Union Moves To Tackle Africa’s Financing Risk
AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf chaired a high-level roundtable in Mauritius focused on reducing Africa’s risk premium and improving financing conditions….reports Africa Daily
South Africa Targets Bigger, More Diverse Power Mix
South Africa is set to announce a major new electricity procurement programme covering wind, solar, battery storage and gas-to-power capacity through 2037….reports Africa Daily
Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations
BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder & Director, Geoeconomic Strategy
AI, Energy, Debt: IMF’s Big Global Warning
IMF AI energy debt warning highlights growing risks to global growth as Kristalina Georgieva urges policymakers to tackle inflation, energy shocks and debt….reports Asian
East Africa begins its $16bn refinery push
Kenya breaks ground on a $16bn refinery designed to transform East Africa’s fuel supply, boost local processing and strengthen regional industrial capacity…reports Africa Daily
