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West Africa expected to record 4.6% economic growth in 2026

West Africa is expected to maintain relatively strong economic momentum in 2026 despite persistent uncertainty in the global economy. According to projections from the African Development Bank (AfDB), regional economic growth is forecast to reach 4.6% this year, following estimated growth of 4.8% in......

Trump prepares to deploy campaign funds to support Republicans in the midterm elections

President Donald Trump is preparing to use a significant portion of the political funds raised by his campaign network to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections, as the party faces increasingly competitive races for control of Congress. Trump has indicated that funds held......

Private credit market shows mixed signals as redemption pressures ease

The private credit industry delivered a mixed picture this week, with signs of improving investor confidence emerging alongside softer financial results from several major lending vehicles. While earnings across parts of the sector reflected a more challenging operating environment, a slowdown in investor......

Ukraine says international partners have provided nearly $200 billion in budget support since 2022

Ukraine has received nearly $200 billion in direct budget support from international partners since the beginning of 2022, according to the governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, highlighting the crucial role of foreign financial assistance in sustaining the country's economy during the ongoing......

Morocco ranks 11th worldwide for private capital mobilized through public finance

Morocco is strengthening its position as an attractive destination for international investors, ranking among the world’s leading countries in terms of private capital mobilized through public development finance, according to the 2026 report of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development......

Morocco ranks among the world’s top 10 destinations for development-backed private investment

Morocco has been ranked among the world's top ten destinations for private investment mobilized through public development finance, according to a recent report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The ranking highlights the country's growing appeal......

FIFA and UEFA divided over private investment proposal and the future governance of global football

A growing debate has emerged within international football following FIFA's proposal to open a minority share of its commercial operations to private investors. While FIFA argues that the initiative would generate additional resources to support the global development of the sport, UEFA and several......

Technical outage disrupts Brazil’s financial markets and delays B3 stock exchange opening

Trading activity across Brazil’s financial markets was significantly disrupted after a technical failure affected the country’s main stock exchange, B3, delaying the opening of the trading session and interrupting transactions across several asset classes. According to the exchange operator,......

Infantino faces criticism over controversial financial incentives for FIFA members

A growing controversy is surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, after reports suggested that national football associations could receive significantly different levels of financial support depending on whether they back the plan. According to......