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S&P revises DRC’s outlook to ‘positive’ as reforms, mining strength boost economy

The S&P’s decision comes after a cautiously optimistic assessment of Congo’s economy by the IMF.

Mali’s new mining Ministry signals push for state control over gold revenues

The creation of a new Ministry to oversee Mali’s mining sector reflects a deliberate political and economic shift

Central African leaders push for repatriation of offshore funds to stabilise economies

Central African leaders have ordered urgent fiscal and monetary measures aimed at stabilising the region’s weakening economies

SA highlights economic reforms, investor progress at Davos 2026

SA team at the 2026 WEF in Davos, Switzerland, showcased the country’s recent economic reforms and progress

IMF expects staff visit to Gabon in February despite no formal request for programme

IMF expects to carry out a staff visit to Gabon next month as part of ongoing work with the Gabonese authorities

Afreximbank severs ties with Fitch in dispute over rating cut

Fitch cut Afreximbank’s credit rating to one notch above ‘junk’ status last year

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S&P revises DRC’s outlook to ‘positive’ as reforms, mining strength boost economy

Mali’s new mining Ministry signals push for state control over gold revenues

Central African leaders push for repatriation of offshore funds to stabilise economies

SA highlights economic reforms, investor progress at Davos 2026

IMF expects staff visit to Gabon in February despite no formal request for programme

Afreximbank severs ties with Fitch in dispute over rating cut

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