Middle East / Africa
New Ghana debt deal may lead to more spending
Ghanaian authorities announced a deal with bondholders to write down nearly 40% of outstanding debt to private creditors
GhanaTurkey’s economic policies will normalise further
Turkey’s normalisation of its monetary and fiscal policies are benefitting macroeconomic risks
TurkeyKenya-led mission will face difficulties in Haiti
Kenya’s president has launched a security support mission to Haiti which he says will “take a stand for humanity”
HaitiBahrain and Iran will resume diplomatic relations
Bahrain and Iran have started talks with the aim of resuming diplomatic relations
BahrainEconomic support will boost Egypt’s external position
International support is strengthening Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves and currency
EgyptRSF mobility may trouble Sudan’s army
The RSF has launched lightning raids across several battlefronts
SudanMali junta will attempt to neutralise top politicians
Ten opposition leaders have been placed in pre-trial detention on a variety of charges
MaliCentral bank cooperation will be key to AI readiness
The BIS has released a special annual report chapter on the impact of AI on the economy, finance and central banks
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