Algeria Asks Meta to Keep WhatsApp Accounts Tied to Algerian Mobile Numbers
The Algeria WhatsApp mobile number rule asks Meta to keep accounts tied to verified numbers, citing fraud and cybercrime under...
August 13, 2026Section
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Niamey Enforces Plastic Bag Ban in Supermarkets From 2027
The Niger plastic bag ban is being enforced as Niamey gives supermarkets until 31 December 2026 to switch before penalties...
August 13, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — August 13, 2026
Global economy: Overnight markets briefing August 13 2026: S&P 500 edges up, gold climbs past $4,414, US 10-year yield 4.701%,...
August 13, 2026
Ghana Exports Surpass Imports After Two Decades of Trade Imbalances
Ghana trade surplus reached US$11.5 billion in 2025 as exports of US$32.0 billion topped imports of US$20.5 billion, led by...
August 13, 2026
Tanzanian Graphite Dispute Continues as South African Court Clears ARC
The Tanzanian graphite dispute narrowed after a South African court cleared Patrice Motsepe's ARC of the $195 million claim, with...
August 13, 2026
Senegal’s Ofnac to Publish Asset Declaration Lists from 10 August
Senegal asset declaration lists go public from 10 August 2026 as Ofnac reports 1,695 of 3,023 officials, just over 56%,...
August 13, 2026
Ryanair Signs Five-Year Google Cloud Deal to Expand Artificial Intelligence in Airline Operations
Ryanair's five-year Google Cloud AI deal, signed 12 August 2026, puts Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace in the hands of...
August 13, 2026
Jumia Raises US$50 Million Led by IFC as Revenue Climbs 14%
The Jumia IFC raise brought in $50 million anchored by a $25 million IFC commitment as Q2 2026 revenue rose...
August 13, 2026
Guinea Moves Toward New US$425 Million IMF Financing Deal
Guinea IMF financing: a staff-level deal on a 41-month Extended Credit Facility could unlock about $425 million, with IMF board...
August 13, 2026