- Thursday, June 04, 2026
BusinessDay
…joins six African peers in pausing rate cuts Kenya’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 8.75 percent on...
South Africa’s financial markets rebounded sharply as investors returned to risk assets following a ceasefire in the Middle East, which...
A fragile pause has taken hold in one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints, as the United States and Iran...
Trump signals possible NATO withdrawal amid Iran war fallout Donald Trump, US president is reportedly considering withdrawing the United States...
African economies could get a rare breather as global oil prices tumbled below $100 per barrel, following a ceasefire announcement...
Oil prices recorded their steepest fall in almost six years, while global equities rallied, after the United States and Iran...
Trump agrees two-week pause as Iran set to re-open Hormuz Donald Trump, US President has announced a two-week suspension of...
Donald Trump, US President has renewed warnings that the United States could escalate its response against Iran, including targeting key...
The UK government has refused entry to Kanye West after a fresh travel application, escalating a growing row over his...
Surging oil prices have weakened currencies across the continent, reignited inflation risks and forced central banks into a more cautious...
To counter severe economic shocks triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) board of...
…fell to 47.7 in March 2026, weakest in Africa Kenya’s private sector activity slipped to its weakest level in eight...
Trump floats Strait of Hormuz toll plan amid Iran war Donald Trump, US President, has suggested Washington could impose tolls...
A new joint report by the African Union and the African Development Bank projects that some African economies could record...
Global oil prices have surged by more than 50 percent as of March 24, triggering widespread currency depreciation across Africa...
