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The National Coordination of the Civilian Vigil, a coalition of pro-junta civil society groups is calling on civilians in Burkina Faso to come out en masse today in support of transitional president, Ibrahim Traore. 

The National Coordination of the Civilian Vigil, a coalition of pro-junta civil society groups is calling on civilians in Burkina Faso to come out en masse today in support of transitional president, Ibrahim Traore. According to the organisers, demonstrations in support of Traoré have gained momentum across Africa and among diaspora communities globally. Meanwhile, Mali national dialogue recommends junta leader Assimi Goita as president with a five-year term. Francois Conradie, Lead Political Economist at Oxford Economics Africa joins CNBC Africa for more on these.

Supporters of Burkina Faso’s transitional president Ibrahim Traore to hold rally

Senegal’s dollar bonds fell after the International Monetary Fund said that talks on a new Programme for Senegal may be delayed until the government addressed the misreporting of key economic data under the previous government. 

Senegal’s dollar bonds fell after the International Monetary Fund said that talks on a new Programme for Senegal may be delayed until the government addressed the misreporting of key economic data under the previous government. The IMF suspended its existing $1.8 billion credit facility to Senegal pending a review of state finances. CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa spoke with Eddy Gemayel, Head of the IMF Mission in Senegal for more. 

Senegal’s financial credibility problem 

Sarah Scott, Founder of The Kilimanjaro Project - a multi functional landscape restoration projects that uses KLI’s tist-based carbon finance for smallholder farmers joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. 

Carbon farming and reforestation in Africa

The United Nations Global Compact - the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative is currently hosting a Forum in Cape Town South Africa. 

The United Nations Global Compact - the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative is currently hosting a Forum in Cape Town South Africa. The meetings take place against a backdrop of heighted geopolitical fragmentation where stringent protectionist policies, most notably from the US, risk upending the multilateral order. For more on this years UNGC Forum, CNBC Africa is joined by  Sanda Ojiambo, CEO of The Global Africa Business Initiative and Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Global Compact.

Business leadership in a fractured world

Global growth decline is bound to see a ripple effect on African markets as economic headwinds persist.

Global growth decline is bound to see a ripple effect on African markets as economic headwinds persist. What pathways can African economies take in the face of global uncertainties that threaten to slow growth and raise risk on debt distress for the continent? CNBC AFRICA is joined by Agnes Gitau, Executive Director at the Eastern Africa Association who is attending the IMF Spring meetings in Washington DC, USA.

IMF regional economic outlook: Key outtakes for Africa

Africa faces a housing deficit of over 52 million units, demanding innovative financing solutions. By leveraging local capital, pension funds, and PPPs, the continent has a real opportunity to drive sustainable urban development from within. 

Africa faces a housing deficit of over 52 million units, demanding innovative financing solutions. By leveraging local capital, pension funds, and PPPs, the continent has a real opportunity to drive sustainable urban development from within. CNBC Africa’s Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Thierno-Habib Hann, Managing Director & CEO of Shelter Afrique Development Bank, for more insights.

Unlocking Africa’s housing potential with local capital & PPPs

Peace and stability are essential foundations for economic growth, investment, and long-term development in Africa. Yet financing peace has traditionally depended on external donors and public institutions—until now. 

Peace and stability are essential foundations for economic growth, investment, and long-term development in Africa. Yet financing peace has traditionally depended on external donors and public institutions—until now. The African Union Peace Fund is gaining fresh momentum, with growing interest and contributions from the continent’s private sector, state-owned enterprises, and multilateral financial institutions. It’s a shift that signals a broader recognition that peace is not just a political issue—but an economic one. Ms Dagmawit Moges Bekele, Director of the African Union Peace Fund joins CNBC Africa to unpack this shift. 

AU Peace Fund sees “unprecedented” momentum in attracting resources

Ethiopia is anticipating to spend less on debt servicing following the country’s recent debt restructuring agreement. 

Ethiopia is anticipating to spend less on debt servicing following the country’s recent debt restructuring agreement. The country’s Finance Minister held talks with IMF Managing Director on the sidelines of the ongoing Spring meetings in Washington DC. CNBC Africa is joined by Mered Fikireyohannes, Founder & CEO of Pragma Investment Advisory to unpack that and much more as the central bank announced results of the foreign exchange auction.


Ethiopia's Finance Minister holds talks with IMF Chief 

Global oil companies will no doubt be monitoring developments in the market in the wake of tariff induced recession fears. 

Global oil companies will no doubt be monitoring developments in the market in the wake of tariff induced recession fears. Brent crude has lost more than 8 per cent since Trump's Liberation Day" tariff announcement on April 2 and as OPEC agreed to production increases higher than market expectations. To discuss what recent developments in the oil and gas markets in Africa mean for its business, CNBC Africa is joined by Taelo Mojapelo, CEO, BP Southern Africa.

The leadership driving growth in Africa’s oil & gas sector

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) may fall short in size but their potential to grow economies, especially in emerging markets, is large. 

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) may fall short in size but their potential to grow economies, especially in emerging markets, is large. Their ability to thrive is being shaped by an evolving mix of technological, financial, and environmental factors which can also pose challenges. That’s according to a new study that examined the financial health of over 4000 MSEs across five emerging market cities. CNBC Africa is joined by Edoardo Totolo, Vice President: Research & Programs, Center for Financial Inclusion for more. 

Digital adoption key to micro and small enterprise revenue growth 

Ethiopia's Dodai recently raised $7 million in funding to grow the country's electric vehicle (EV) sector. 

Ethiopia's Dodai recently raised $7 million in funding to grow the country's electric vehicle (EV) sector. CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni spoke to Yuma Sasaki, Founder of Dodai on the immediate priorities for deploying this capital, and how it will accelerate the company's growth in the EV market.

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