economy Archives - Page 14 of 16

Ugandan coffee soars as south sees big yields

Uganda’s coffee exports rose 18.2% in June due to a large harvest in the south and southwest regions.

The IMF predicts slower economic growth for Zimbabwe in 2024 due to a severe drought but anticipates a rebound in 2025.

Ghana’s economy grew in the first quarter of 2024 despite facing upcoming debt restructuring talks with bondholders.

The war in Gaza has driven the unemployment rate in the territory to nearly 80 percent, severely impacting livelihoods.

Strike fever grips Nigeria as workers protest rising living costs and a stagnant minimum wage.

Banks faced technical difficulties, old banknotes lost value overnight, and many businesses continued using US dollars.

Facing economic challenges, Egypt secures a boosted $8 billion loan deal from the IMF to support its reform program.

Thousands of Tunisians took to the streets in Tunis, protesting rising prices and deteriorating living conditions.

Unions and workers protest in Nigeria as inflation spirals and living standards plummet.

Facing a currency crisis, Egypt secures a $35 billion deal with the UAE, promising debt relief, tourism growth, and infrastructure projects.