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Nigeria’s Dangote begins pricing local fuel sales in Dollars, citing crude supply constraints  

Dangote Refinery moves domestic fuel sales to US Dollars as Naira crude supply slows

MDB climate finance reaches record levels as support for developing countries grows

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) provided record levels of climate finance in 2025, increasing support for climate resilience, clean energy and sustainable development as countries grapple with the growing impacts of climate change.

AfDB approves $344 million loan to support Kenya reforms

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $344 million loan for Kenya to support the second phase of the Economic Inclusion and Green Recovery Support Programme (EIGRSP II), reinforcing the institution’s long-standing partnership with the country.

Cabo Verde growth remains strong as World Bank calls for better inter-island connectivity

Cabo Verde’s economy continued to perform strongly in 2025, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 6.3%, supported by record tourism arrivals, rising private consumption and improved fiscal performance, according to the World Bank’s latest Economic Update 2026.

UN agencies call for de-escalation as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

United Nations (UN) agencies have renewed calls for restraint and diplomacy as tensions between the United States (US) and Iran continue to threaten stability in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

Rand wobbly ahead of local mining data, US inflation print

SA Rand was under pressure early on Tuesday