European Stocks Fall as Oil Rises on Hormuz Tensions, with African Implications
Financial markets across Europe retreated amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with energy-linked equities offering a partial counterweight ...
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US directive on Hormuz shipping raises global concern as diplomatic efforts stall
Adirective attributed to United States President Donald Trump to impose a naval blockade in the Strait ...
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Hormuz Tensions Lift Oil Prices and Rattle Global Markets
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf have placed renewed focus on the fragility of global energy ...
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Middle East Conflict Risks Slowing Africa’s Growth
Africa’s economic outlook in 2026 is increasingly tied to developments beyond its borders, with new multilateral ...
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Ramaphosa’s wager: South Africa can be both investable and inclusive
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the South Africa Investment Conference was meant to do more than ...
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Ethiopia Secures 13 Billion Dollars in Investment Commitments
Ethiopia’s recent announcement of securing investment commitments valued at approximately 13 billion US dollars reflects a ...
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Strike on Iran’s Mobarakeh Steel Raises Global Supply Concerns
Mobarakeh Steel, widely recognised as the largest steel producer in the Middle East and North Africa, ...
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Gold and Silver Rebound as Iran Strike Delayed
Gold and silver prices regained some ground in international markets on Monday following reports that the ...
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When War Sends Oil Above $100: What the Middle East Crisis Means for Africa
When oil prices surged past $100 a barrel in March 2026, the immediate cause was geopolitical ...
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2025: The Year Global Markets Rebalanced and Africa Held Its Nerve
The year 2025 will likely be remembered as one of rebalancing and renewal across global markets. ...
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