Sidi Ould Tah brings years of extensive experience in public finance and development to the AfDB, as the bank looks to increase its role in Africa’s economic development.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will continue her leadership in global trade negotiations and in amplifying the voices of developing nations.
More than a year after the “removal” of government subsidy and amidst another price hike, Nigerians have a hard path towards easy, affordable access to petrol.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff has said anyone caught flying the flag of another country will be tried for treason.
From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
While the government claims the introduction of new taxes and increase of existing ones will help bolster local revenue and debt servicing, citizens are incensed by measures they believe will worsen an already bad cost of living situation.
In 2022, the African continent made great strides in tech advancements and innovation.
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