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USAID cuts had ‘severe impact’ on Somalia’s economy

The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year hit Somalia’s economy and tax revenues||The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) earlier this year hit Somalia’s economy and tax revenues

Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline

Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures||Global automakers are scouring the globe for crucial rare earths ahead of looming Chinese export controls, with executives worried they could lead to parts shortages and plant closures

SA Rights Institute takes city to court over informal traders’ removal

Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) of South Africa (SA) has taken the City of Johannesburg to the High Court over the removal of informal traders||Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) of South Africa (SA) has taken the City of Johannesburg to the High Court over the removal of informal traders

IFC, Appian launch $1 billion critical minerals fund in Africa, Latam

Private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched a $1 billion fund to invest in critical minerals projects in Africa||Private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched a $1 billion fund to invest in critical minerals projects in Africa

Coca-Cola HBC buys control of Africa bottling business for $2.6 billion

Swiss-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to buy a 75% stake in its African counterpart for a total of $2.6 billion||Swiss-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to buy a 75% stake in its African counterpart for a total of $2.6 billion

Unilever delays Magnum demerger timeline on US government shutdown

Unilever said on Tuesday the timeline for the planned demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been delayed due to the United States (US) federal government shutdown, with further updates on the revised schedule to be provided as soon as possible||Unilever said on Tuesday the timeline for the planned demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been delayed due to the United States (US) federal government shutdown, with further updates on the revised schedule to be provided as soon as possible