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Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation: World Bank

Nigeria’s economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half of 2026

SA calls for regional strategy to combat foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, says closer regional cooperation is essential to curb the ongoing foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak, warning that transboundary livestock movement continues to pose a serious biosecurity risk.

African statisticians prepare for new global standards at AU‑IMF meeting

African countries are stepping up preparations to adopt new global statistical standards following the successful conclusion of a three‑day high‑level meeting co‑hosted by the African Union Institute for Statistics and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Morocco’s infrastructure push could lift growth if efficiency is improved: IMF

Morocco’s ambitious programme to scale up public infrastructure investment could deliver a sustained boost to economic growth and productivity, provided projects are executed efficiently and cost overruns are tightly controlled, according to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysis released in April 2026.