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Rwanda hikes policy rate after inflation rises past target band

Rwanda’s central bank hiked its key lending rate by 50 basis points to 7.25% this Thursday

UN launches $658 million humanitarian plan for Burkina Faso

UN and its humanitarian partners have launched this year’s Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Burkina Faso

Nestle to sell ice cream businesses as new CEO slims down group 

Nestle is in talks to sell its remaining ice cream businesses as part of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Philipp Navratil’s drive to streamline the sprawling Swiss consumer food group, the company said at its fourth-quarter results on Thursday

Rio Tinto’s Australian investors applaud end to Glencore takeover talks

Rio Tinto has reported flat annual earnings that missed expectations as its mainstay iron ore business suffered from lower prices, though this was offset by a strong performance from its copper division

IMF approves fourth review of Burkina Faso’s ECF, new resilience facility amid robust growth

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fourth review of Burkina Faso’s 48‑month Extended Credit Facility (ECF), unlocking an immediate disbursement of $33.2 million.

Airbus softens output goal in supply dispute with Pratt & Whitney

Airbus has softened its main jet production target on Thursday, blaming engine maker Pratt & Whitney for failing to strike a crucial supply agreement, in the latest sign of tension between planemakers and their main suppliers over shortages