Crude prices rise after Federal Reserve chair’s remarks on hikes
Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s intensification continues to drive up oil prices
Kenya’s Ruto stands firm on economic measures despite criticism
East Africa’s economic powerhouse is confronting an array of challenges, including drained government coffers, surging inflation, and a plummeting currency
Oil prices surge after dipping below $80 per barrel
Prices spike up following moderate investor profit-taking and increasing tension between Israel and Palestine
Saudi Arabia to sign agreements over $500M with African nations
During the same conference, Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih stated that the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, which exceeds $700 billion, will undertake “game-changing” investments in Africa
Oil prices mixed as traders take advantage of demand fears
Concerns grow over waning demand in world’s top oil consumers, US and China
Sudanese pound plummets to record low against the US dollar
US dollar continued its rise against the Sudanese pound reaching the threshold of 1,000 Sudanese pounds
Construction of Africa’s first decarbonised iron plant starts in Namibia
The Oshivela project in western Namibia, supported by the German federal government with a 13 million euro investment, will utilize renewable energy to produce 15,000 tonnes of iron annually
Egypt raises fuel prices for the second time in 2023
Liter price of diesel remained unchanged at 8.25 Egyptian pounds
Bitcoin surges to a new 17-month high
Total value of crypto market rises over 2% to around $1.3 trillion
Somalia and IMF reach initial agreement for $100M in new funding
The staff-level agreement, referred to as the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), is contingent upon approval from the IMF’s board
World Bank expects ‘dual shock’ to global commodity markets
“As a result of the escalation of the recent conflict in the Middle East.”
Third quarter sees global gold demand 8% above five-year average
Total annual gold supply hits 1,147 tons in July-September, thanks to robust demand from central banks
Fund monitoring Egyptian stocks post best week in 11 years
The VanEck Egypt Index ETF (EGPT.N), which follows the MVIS Egypt Index (MVEGPTTR), surged by nearly 19% last week
Oil prices surge amid concerns of supply shortage
Ongoing conflict between Israel, Palestine generating fears of deepening supply deficit for remainder of year
Kenya’s Central Bank governor highlights currency overvaluation
He stated that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves had decreased to the level of approximately 3.7 months of import cover
London court saves Nigeria from $11 billion payout
The award, initially granted in 2017 and subsequently augmented in 2019 to encompass interest, represented a substantial portion of Nigeria’s foreign reserves
Kenyan shilling reaches all-time low, exchanging at 150 to the dollar
The Kenyan shilling has been on a downward trajectory for a number of years and experienced a nearly 24 percent depreciation in the last year
UAE’s DP World signs port agreements with Tanzania
TPA director general Plasduce Mbossa stated that the contracts will undergo a review every five years
Rising fuel prices drive inflation higher in South Africa
The national statistics agency, StatsSA, reported that annual consumer price inflation escalated to 5.4 percent last month
Nigeria mandates mining firms invest in domestic processing
Nigeria is actively courting investors for its historically underdeveloped mining sector, which has historically accounted for less than 1% of the country’s gross domestic product
Cryptocurrency crime causes around $30B in damages from 2017-2022
Researchers cite technical weaknesses, manipulated cryptocurrencies as main cause of damage
Burkina Faso, Rosatom sign deal for nuclear power plant
The nuclear power plant, once operational, will serve as a means for the country to fulfill its energy requirements, the energy ministry reported.
Zambia secures debt agreement with creditors, confirms IMF chief
In June, Zambia had tentatively reached an agreement with its creditors, encompassing both China and Western nations, on $6.3 billion of its debt
Business leaders from Turkey and Africa convene in Istanbul
Event important for Turkey-Africa trade target of $75B, chairman of Turkey’s Foreign Economic Relations Board says