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AfDB approves $3.9 million project to help African countries implement energy compacts under Mission 300

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new 3.9 million, two‑year technical assistance programme to help African countries implement their National Energy Compacts under Mission 300.

IMF backs Cabo Verde to strengthen public debt management capacity

Cabo Verde has taken a significant step towards strengthening the management of its public finances following targeted technical assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at improving public debt projections and risk analysis.

NVIDIA’s plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled

NVIDIA’s plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to help it train and run its latest artificial-intelligence (AI) models has stalled after some inside the chip giant expressed doubts about the deal, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

UN warns that AI could deepen global inequality without urgent human‑centred governance

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform societies and labour markets worldwide, but the United Nations is warning that without strong human‑centred governance, the technology could widen social and economic inequalities, accelerate job losses and undermine fundamental rights.

Ethiopia’s reform momentum signals cautious optimism for 2026 outlook

Ethiopia is entering 2026 with renewed economic momentum, as a combination of macroeconomic reforms, improved foreign exchange management and targeted social protections begins to stabilise one of Africa’s largest economies.

SA considers tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles imported from China, India

South Africa (SA) is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles imported from China and India in a bid to protect its domestic automotive industry from a surge in foreign‑made vehicles entering the local market.

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AfDB approves $3.9 million project to help African countries implement energy compacts under Mission 300

IMF backs Cabo Verde to strengthen public debt management capacity

NVIDIA’s plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled

UN warns that AI could deepen global inequality without urgent human‑centred governance

Ethiopia’s reform momentum signals cautious optimism for 2026 outlook

SA considers tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles imported from China, India

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