Mali Burkina Faso Niger Launch AES Sahel Confederation Parliament as Currency Plans Lag
The AES Sahel confederation of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has a joint parliament and currency plans. What the bloc...
September 6, 2026Section
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Brazil Lets Foreigners Own Urban Property Outright With Only a CPF Tax Number
Buying property in Brazil as a foreigner takes only a CPF tax number. Current prices in Rio, São Paulo and...
September 6, 2026
Chile and Argentina Lift Lithium Output as US and China Race for Andean Supply
Latin America critical minerals draw a US-China supply race as lithium output climbs in Chile and Argentina. Where copper, niobium...
September 6, 2026
Lomé Port Becomes West Africa’s Deepest Container Hub as Sahel Trade Reroutes
Togo economy rides Lomé port as West Africa's deepest container hub captures Sahel trade. What the logistics boom means for...
September 6, 2026
Partech Reports African Startups Funding Rebound to $4.1 Billion as Debt Deals Surge 63%
African startups funding rebounds to $4.1 billion as Partech data shows fintech keeping its lead. Where the money goes now...
September 6, 2026
Mauritius Financial Hub Rebounds as India Tax Treaty Rewrite Ends Share Sale Exemptions
Mauritius financial hub faces a new era as India taxes share sales and FATF compliance lifts. See what it means...
September 6, 2026
Tinubu Secures APC Nomination for Nigeria 2027 Election Race as Opposition Coalition Falters
Nigeria 2027 election dynamics are crystallising around Tinubu's APC re-election bid and a fractured opposition. What the early race means...
September 6, 2026
TotalEnergies Targets Namibia Oil FID as Venus and Mopane Fields Advance
Namibia oil final investment decisions are set for late 2026 as TotalEnergies advances Venus and Mopane, testing fiscal terms and...
September 6, 2026
Mogadishu Property Boom Surges as al-Shabaab Tax State Hits Somalia Economy
Somalia economy is expanding in Mogadishu while al-Shabaab runs a parallel tax system, forcing investors and diaspora to weigh risk...
September 6, 2026