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Today is President Trump’s 100th day in office, a tenure marked by volatility and vows to go further. 

Navigating market turmoil: SA small caps impact

The International Monetary Fund recently revised forecasts for Africa to 3.8 per cent growth for 2025 in the latest Regional Economic Outlook which may weigh-down economic activity on the continent as long-term growth remains blurry. 

IMF Africa Deputy Chief Visits East Africa & Talks Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Prospects

Despite the 495.9-billion-naira oversubscription at Monday's 350-billion-naira bond auction, the Nigerian government accepted 397.9 billion naira.

Nigeria's bond auction sees mixed sentiments

The World Bank expects prices of Brent crude oil to average 64 dollars a barrel this year and 60 dollars in 2026.

Brent crude price to average $64 per barrel in 2025, $60 in 2026 - World Bank

Proactive mobilization of domestic resources and embracing innovatiProactive mobilization of domestic resources and embracing innovative delivery solutions are key to building a robust health system despite disruptions from the USAID funding freeze. 

USAID disruption: Can Ghana leverage healthcare supply chains?

Moody’s believes the US import tariffs are credit negative for African banks but risks should be manageable.

Moody’s: U.S. import tariffs credit negative for African banks

Nigeria’s debt service obligations stood at 696.27 billion naira while total retained revenue amounted to only 483.47 billion naira indicating that debt service alone consumed about 144 per cent of all government earnings in the month under review. 

Nigeria’s debt service obligations hit ₦696.27bn in January 2025- CBN

Rwanda is stepping up its efforts to digitalize legal services, with the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) launching a new E-Case Management System.

KIAC’s new e-case platform powers Rwanda’s business ambitions

Ethiopia anticipates a preliminary agreement on the third review of its $3.4 billion IMF loan program and plans to commence formal debt talks with bondholders this summer. 

Ethiopia faces debt, reform & transparency tests

During the question and answer section of Selassie’s presentation earlier, he provided reaction to the news of South Africa scrapping its proposed value added tax hike.

IMF’s Selassie reacts to scrapped VAT hike in S.Africa 

Sub-Saharan Africa’s combined economy growth is expected to expand by 3.8 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund said in its World Economic Outlook report launch earlier. 

IMF cuts regional growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.2%

Rwanda’s journey towards becoming a formidable player in the region has seen the country tap not only men in key positions of influence but women alike. 

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