Keywords: Finance


Dubai digital strengthens dubai’s position among the world’s top five cities in brand strength

A new global study by Brand Finance highlights the strategic role of Dubai Digital in reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading cities in terms of brand value and international competitiveness. According to the report, Dubai has ranked fifth globally in city brand value,......

China’s tariff cuts on Africa fuel trade growth and boost yuan internationalization

China’s deepening trade relationship with Africa is accelerating the international use of the yuan, as tariff removals and expanding commercial exchanges reshape financial flows between the two regions. In a major policy shift, China recently eliminated tariffs on imports from 53 African countries,......

Senegal faces growing debt concerns as IMF talks continue

Senegal is facing increasing financial pressure as concerns grow over the sustainability of its public debt. While discussions between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continue, many investors are becoming more pessimistic about the country's ability to meet its financial......

United States grants permanent residency to former Ghanaian finance minister amid corruption allegations

The United States has granted permanent residency to former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, according to his legal representative, bringing a new development to a case that has attracted political and legal attention in both Ghana and abroad. Ofori-Atta, who served as Ghana’s finance......

SpaceX catapults Elon Musk beyond $1 trillion in wealth

A new chapter in global financial history has just been written. Elon Musk has become the first person to see his personal fortune surpass the symbolic threshold of $1 trillion, driven by the spectacular valuation of SpaceX during its IPO. According to updated data from Bloomberg, the American entrepreneur......

Pakistan unveils FY2027 budget with higher defence spending and ambitious revenue targets

The Pakistani government has presented its budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, outlining total expenditure of 18.77 trillion rupees (approximately $67.5 billion). The financial plan reflects the authorities’ efforts to maintain economic stability, meet commitments under the International......

Ethiopia plans higher public spending amid regional tensions and economic growth targets

Ethiopia is preparing for a significant increase in public spending in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government seeks to address the financial impact of ongoing tensions in the Middle East while maintaining its economic development agenda. During the presentation of the national budget, Finance Minister......

Morocco diaspora forum highlights need for lasting engagement beyond events

Morocco convened one hundred and forty-five members of its diaspora in Tangier for a high level forum focused on investment and engagement. Government officials and senior representatives attended, including ministers and the head of government. The discussions brought together entrepreneurs, investors,......

Mustapha Lahboubi appointed head of CDG savings and providence division

Morocco’s Deposit and Management Fund has appointed Mustapha Lahboubi as head of its Savings and Providence division, a central unit responsible for managing key national retirement and regulated savings schemes. The appointment took effect on June 1 and marks a leadership change within one of......