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IMF warns low‑income countries face rising risks amid global uncertainty and shrinking finance

Low‑income countries are navigating an increasingly uncertain global environment marked by conflict, volatile commodity markets and declining external financing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned following a discussion by its Executive Board.

Coca-Cola plans to invest $1 billion in SA through 2030

The announcement was made ​by Luis Felipe Avellar, President of the Coca-Cola Company’s Africa operating ​unit.

Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up

No tea was currently leaving for the Middle East.

Fuel prices surge in Africa as Iran war hits supply

African countries import most of their petroleum products, leaving many highly vulnerable to supply disruptions.

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

African ⁠countries that import most of their petroleum products have imposed sharp fuel price increases

World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon

Stocks soared, bonds rallied and the Dollar wallowed on Wednesday