Global credit ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Botswana’s rating to ‘Baa1’ from ‘A3’ on Friday. ||Global credit ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Botswana’s rating to ‘Baa1’ from ‘A3’ on Friday.

United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday he expects to meet next week with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Malaysia to try to forestall an escalation of US tariffs on Chinese goods that President Donald Trump said was unsustainable.||United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday he expects to meet next week with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Malaysia to try to forestall an escalation of US tariffs on Chinese goods that President Donald Trump said was unsustainable.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has urged governments to remain resilient and reform-minded.||International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has urged governments to remain resilient and reform-minded.

Chad has reinstated management agreements with African Parks||Chad has reinstated management agreements with African Parks

South Africa’s (SA) local air carrier Airlink says it is suffering disruptions to its scheduled air services to several destinations.||South Africa’s (SA) local air carrier Airlink says it is suffering disruptions to its scheduled air services to several destinations.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that the country is ready to provide food supplies to Cuba||Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that the country is ready to provide food supplies to Cuba