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Economist backs Malawi’s maize export ban as prices fall amid worsening food crisis

Malawi’s government has announced an immediate ban on maize exports in response to a deepening food crisis, with over four million people facing hunger following prolonged dry spells.

China’s Consul General in SA praises ‘new era of strategic co-operation’

The Chinese Consul General in South Africa (SA), Pan Qingjiang, has praised the growing ties between China and Pretoria, describing the relationship as entering a new era of all-round strategic cooperation

Honda cuts annual operating profit after posting Q2 drop

Honda Motor cut its annual profit forecast

France’s CMA CGM group suspends Mali cargo shipments due to safety concerns 

French group, CMA CGM has reversed a decision to suspend cargo shipments to Mali over safety concerns and a fuel shortage

EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US, big tech pressure: Reports

The European Commission is proposing to pause parts of its landmark artificial intelligence (AI) legislation amid intense pressure from big tech companies and the United States (US) government, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Friday

IMF official hopes to finalise Senegal lending programme ‘as soon as possible’

The country is now seeking a fresh lending programme, but also needs the IMF board to approve a crucial debt misreporting waiver.