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Lebanon’s GDP is set to grow 4.7% in 2025, despite ongoing political fragility and financial crises. The latest World Bank Lebanon Economic Monitor explains recent revisions, predicting a 7.1% contraction …
Lebanon Economic Monitor – Spring 2025: Turning the Tide? Read More
US Ambassador Pamela Tremont has labeled corruption in Zimbabwe as a detrimental force that is hindering trade and investment. She highlighted a US$2 billion annual loss due to corrupt practices …
US Ambassador Decries Corruption as a Major Issue for Zimbabwe Read More
Argentina’s birth rate has plummeted nearly 40% over the past decade, reaching a record low in 2023 with significant implications for the country’s demographics and future. Argentina is witnessing a …
Argentina Faces Historic Decline in Birth Rate Amid Demographic Shifts Read More
Brazil’s government plans to unveil a new fiscal package to balance public accounts following backlash from a previous tax hike. The measures are expected to focus on structural reforms to …
Brazil to Present Fresh Fiscal Package in Bid to Balance Public Accounts Read More
Kenyans are facing significant tax hikes coupled with shrinking incomes, contributing to a growing discontent about the government’s fiscal management. Payroll taxes, excise taxes, and import taxes have all seen …
Kenyans Feel Overwhelmed by Rising Taxes Amid Economic Struggles Read More
Guyana’s PPP/C government has made substantial investments in education from 2020 to 2025, totaling over $608 billion. Significant infrastructure projects have created new school spaces and reinstated essential programs like …
Education and Training at the Leading Edge of Guyana’s Development Read More
The Waorani people in Ecuador oppose government-backed oil auctions on their ancestral lands, highlighting issues of Indigenous rights and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. Worldwide, Indigenous communities face digital misinformation …
Global Indigenous: Waorani People Fight for Their Rights in Ecuador Read More
Zimbabwe’s banking sector is facing a serious liquidity crisis as wealthy individuals hoard billions outside the formal system. Dr. Sibongile Moyo of BAZ highlights that much of the country’s wealth …
Cash-Hoarding Cripples Zimbabwe Banking Sector Read More
According to the World Bank’s latest report, almost half of Nigerians live in poverty, driven by inflation that outpaces minimum wage growth. It notes that 46% of the population now …
World Bank: Nearly Half of Nigerians Living in Poverty Amid Rising Inflation Read More
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington to repair strained ties with the U.S. Trump administration. Key discussions will revolve around trade access under AGOA, as well as …
Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington: An Effort to Repair U.S.-South Africa Relations Read More