Global Economic Growth Eases in Second Quarter as Regional Performance Diverges
Global economic growth slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2026, with new international data showing a modest easing in...
Africa Economy
Egypt Investment Minister Highlights Economic Policies and Investment Priorities
Egypt is continuing efforts to strengthen its investment environment and expand economic opportunities, with the country’s Investment and Foreign Trade...
FAO and World Bank Brief Examines Côte d’Ivoire’s Agricultural Landscape
Abidjan, September 12, 2026: A new statistical brief from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and...
World Bank Sees Opportunity for Zimbabwe to Turn Economic Stability Into Long-Term Job Growth
HARARE — Zimbabwe has an opportunity to build stronger long-term economic growth and expand formal employment after recent improvements in...
African Development Bank and AXIAN Launch Digital Finance Initiative to Help 34,000 Women-Led Businesses Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group and pan-African technology company AXIAN have launched a new digital finance programme designed to expand...
World Bank Income Classifications Show Major Shift in Global Economic Landscape Since 1987
New Delhi, August 16, 2026: The global economic landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past four decades, with...
From Poverty to Global Power: How China Overtook Most African Economies in GDP Per Capita
In 1980, the global economic landscape looked remarkably different from today. At the time, most African countries recorded a higher...
