IEA Says World Oil Reserves Draining at “Record Pace” on Iran War
The International Energy Agency reported on May 13 that global oil reserves fell by 117 million barrels in April, on...
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Africa Intelligence Brief for Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief: Dangote picks Mombasa over Tanga for $17bn refinery as Macron unveils €23bn package at Nairobi summit. LATAM...
May 13, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Monday was the day Pretoria's executive cycle overtook the continent's news flow. President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation
May 12, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — May 12, 2026
S&P 500 hit 7,412.84, Nasdaq set a record 26,274, oil near $103 — see what's driving global markets on May...
May 12, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Monday, May 11, 2026
11 bilateral deals signed, KSh104B logistics venture launched: May 11 Africa roundup covers Nairobi's Africa-France summit, South Africa disaster, and...
May 11, 2026
Key Market Events for the Week of May 11–15, 2026
US April CPI + PPI, Brazil IPCA, Argentina CPI, UK Q1 GDP, EZ GDP Revision, German ZEW, US Retail Sales,...
May 10, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Friday, May 8, 2026
Today's Africa intelligence brief opens with Mali Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop ruling out any negotiation with jihadist groups as Bloomberg
May 8, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — May 8, 2026
S&P 500 slipped to 7,337; Brent hit $100.06; Banxico cut to 6.50%; German factory orders surged 5%. Key moves markets...
May 8, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Thursday, May 7, 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's May 3 private visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm in Kwekwe
May 7, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — May 7, 2026
S&P 500 surged 1.46% to 7,365.12 and WTI crude crashed ~7% after reports of a US-Iran nuclear moratorium deal. Eurozone...
May 7, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Africa Pulse May 6: Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador over Khartoum drone attack; Samia Hassan questions Tanga refinery; Zambia-US $2B aid...
May 6, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — May 6, 2026
Global economy briefing: S&P 7,259 record as oil retreats, RBA hikes to 4.35%, JOLTS hiring surges, BCB Copom minutes released....
May 6, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Africa Pulse for May 5: Ghana and Mozambique join Nigeria's xenophobia protest; INEC May 10 deadline; Ethiopia 27-day countdown; Ruto...
May 5, 2026 Global Economy Briefing — May 5, 2026
Brent crude surged 5.8% to US$114.44 as the conflict spread beyond the Strait. The 30-year Treasury yield crossed 5% and...
May 5, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief for Monday, May 4, 2026
Nationwide anti-foreigner protests hit all nine South African provinces May 4. Plus: 2 US troops missing, $537M Mozambique deal &...
May 4, 2026
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Joins Iran’s 30-Day Peace Push by Phone
The Brazil Iran talks between Vieira and Araghchi backed Tehran's 14-point peace plan as Iran lobbies 12 countries to pressure...
May 4, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Friday, May 1, 2026
Sahel — Niger Cancels Traditional May 1 Parades Nationwide for Security Reasons in Unprecedented AES-Era Public Cancellation, Burkina Faso
May 1, 2026 Global Economy Briefing — May 1, 2026
Global economy briefing: S&P closes above 7,200 for first time, best month since 2020. GDP 2.0%, core PCE 3.2%, Brent...
May 1, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Africa Pulse for April 30: Camara funeral as Russia's Sahel model breaks, Nigerian airlines deadline, DRC launches 20K Mining Guard...
April 30, 2026 Global Economy Briefing — April 30, 2026
Global economy briefing: BCB surprise cut to 14.50%, Fed holds at 3.75%, Trump rejects Iran Hormuz deal, durable goods beat....
April 30, 2026