South Africa Tops Healthcare Index as Expats Weigh the Best African Countries to Live
The 7 best African countries for expats in 2026, ranked on budget in US dollars, visas, healthcare, internet and safety...
September 5, 2026Section
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Colombia President De La Espriella Launches Iron Fist Crackdown as Investors Weigh Reforms
Colombia president 2026 De La Espriella launches an iron fist security crackdown as investors weigh his reforms, fiscal path and...
September 5, 2026
Botswana Diamond Economy Shudders as Debswana Revenue Plunges 49 Percent
Botswana diamond economy reels as Debswana revenue plunges 49 percent and lab-grown stones bite. How Africa's most stable country plans...
September 5, 2026
Sahel Juntas Exit ECOWAS Into AES as Investors Reprice Nigeria Côte d’Ivoire Senegal Ghana Risk
The ECOWAS CFA franc order faces its deepest crisis as Sahel juntas exit into the AES and borders close. What...
September 5, 2026
Somalia Cancels Berbera Port Deals as Ethiopia and UAE Reshape Horn of Africa Geopolitics
Horn of Africa geopolitics is remaking Red Sea trade as Somalia voids UAE-linked port deals and Berbera emerges as an...
September 5, 2026
Libya Oil Economy Hits 1.49 Million Bpd as UN Election Deal Takes Shape
Libya oil economy reaches 1.49 million barrels a day as a UN election deal takes shape and the central bank...
September 5, 2026
Zimbabwe’s ZiG Holds at 26 per Dollar as Gold Reserves Top US$1.5 Billion
Zimbabwe economy 2026 tests the gold-backed ZiG at 26 per dollar as reserves top US$1.5 billion. Whether de-dollarization can finally...
September 5, 2026
South Africa Municipal Elections 2026 Test ANC Grip as Johannesburg Coalition Fears Grow
South Africa votes across all 257 municipalities on 4 November 2026. The ANC's hold on Johannesburg and the big metros...
September 5, 2026
Caribbean Tourism Sets Record 10 Million First Quarter Arrivals as Debt Squeeze Bites
The Caribbean economy 2026 pairs record tourism with sharp exposure to US policy and hurricanes. Investors must weigh high debt...
September 5, 2026