Africa
Growing African corporate base lags emerging rivals
There are now more than 120 African corporations with annual turnover in excess of 1 billion...
AfricaFDI growth brings mixed fortunes to world's poorest
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the 48 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been rising...
LDCsRefinery plan reflects Kenya regional supply ambitions
The government is seeking to raise more than one billion dollars to help increase the capacity of...
KenyaGlobal food prices fan disparity in living standards
Food prices increased 0.5% month-on-month in April, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization...
InternationalAfrican Development Bank confirms middle class rise
Sustained economic growth over the past decade has helped boost the middle class to almost one...
AfricaFDI fails to diversify LDC economies
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to the world's poorest 48 countries increased vigorously in...
LDCsDoha collapse global impact would be long-term
World goods trade volume rose 0.3% month-on-month in February, following an upwardly...
InternationalGlobal industrial production will likely stabilise
Global industrial production levels, excluding construction, remained unchanged month-on-month in...
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