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SA looks to regional infrastructure projects to boost African economies

SA wants to use infrastructure projects across Africa to help grow regional economies

Zambia tightens critical minerals policies

Zambia is reforming its mining sector policies

Egypt’s annual inflation slows to 14.9% in April

May inflation ⁠figures may be boosted by an increase in natural gas prices for several energy-intensive ⁠industries announced on May 3.

IMF staff-level deal reached as DRC growth stays above 5.5%

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Calixte Ahokpossi held discussions in Kinshasa from April 23 to May 6 for the 2026 Article IV consultation, the third review under the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) programme supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), plus the second review under the climate-focused programme supported by the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

IMF staff-level deal for Guinea-Bissau review, $1.6 million disbursement pending

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Niko Hobdari held talks in Bissau from April 21 to April 29, 2026, on macroeconomic policies linked to the Eleventh Review under Guinea-Bissau’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.

Kenya to host France-Africa Summit as leaders tackle security, investment

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and William Ruto, the President of Kenya, will co-chair the France-Africa Summit

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SA looks to regional infrastructure projects to boost African economies

Zambia tightens critical minerals policies

Egypt’s annual inflation slows to 14.9% in April

IMF staff-level deal reached as DRC growth stays above 5.5%

IMF staff-level deal for Guinea-Bissau review, $1.6 million disbursement pending

Kenya to host France-Africa Summit as leaders tackle security, investment

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