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Naira Strength Masks Deeper Economic and Political Risks

🇳🇬 Naira Strength Masks Deeper Economic and Political Risks

Nigeria macro +0.65 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's foreign exchange market has demonstrated notable resilience in recent weeks, with the naira strengthening to N1,345 per US dollar in mid-Mar...

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While local businesses struggle

🇰🇪 While local businesses struggle

Kenya macro -0.65 · 18/03/2026

Kenya's business landscape is experiencing a striking divergence in fortunes. While local enterprises grapple with mounting operational challenges, fo...

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Nigeria's Institutional Crisis Deepens as Media Controls,

🇳🇬 Nigeria's Institutional Crisis Deepens as Media Controls,

Nigeria macro -0.85 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria faces a critical institutional inflection point as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections. Multiple concurrent governance challenges...

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Nigeria's Currency Stabilization Opens New Investment Win

🇳🇬 Nigeria's Currency Stabilization Opens New Investment Win

Nigeria macro +0.65 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's naira has entered a phase of notable stability and appreciation, reaching its strongest level in over a month as it touched N1,345 per dolla...

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Congo Republic's Sassou wins re-election with nearly 95%

🌍 Congo Republic's Sassou wins re-election with nearly 95%

Republic of the Congo macro -0.65 · 18/03/2026

Denis Sassou Nguesso's commanding re-election victory in the Republic of Congo, securing nearly 95% of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election, r...

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Nigeria's Governance Crisis Deepens Across Security

🇳🇬 Nigeria's Governance Crisis Deepens Across Security

Nigeria macro -0.85 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria stands at a critical inflection point. Across multiple fronts—security, institutional integrity, electoral credibility, and democratic governa...

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Convicted murderer and rapist rearrested after prison escape

🇿🇦 Convicted murderer and rapist rearrested after prison escape

South Africa macro -0.60 · 18/03/2026

The recent recapture of Thulani Gcaleka, a convicted murderer and rapist who escaped from Sevontein Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, represents f...

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Nigeria's 2027 Electoral Reset: How Tinubu's Appointment

🇳🇬 Nigeria's 2027 Electoral Reset: How Tinubu's Appointment

Nigeria macro 0.00 · 18/03/2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive requiring all administration appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to resign by March 31, 2026, represent...

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Morocco holds interest rate at 2.25% amid global uncertainty

🇲🇦 Morocco holds interest rate at 2.25% amid global uncertainty

Morocco macro +0.35 · 18/03/2026

Morocco's Bank Al-Maghrib maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% following its quarterly monetary policy review this week, signalling a prefe...

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Resignation of US intel official over Iran 'good thing'

🇿🇦 Resignation of US intel official over Iran 'good thing'

South Africa macro -0.65 · 18/03/2026

** The abrupt resignation of Joseph Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, marks a rare public fracture within the Trump administ...

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Nkosi in hot seat over alleged crime cartel links

🇿🇦 Nkosi in hot seat over alleged crime cartel links

South Africa macro -0.85 · 18/03/2026

The Madlanga Commission's ongoing investigation into police sergeant Fannie Nkosi has unveiled a troubling nexus of corruption within South Africa's l...

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World Bank warns 44pc of Kenya’s economy depends on nature

🇰🇪 World Bank warns 44pc of Kenya’s economy depends on nature

Kenya macro -0.65 · 18/03/2026

A landmark World Bank assessment has revealed a structural vulnerability in Kenya's economy that should concern European investors eyeing East African...

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Nigeria Faces Compounding Governance and Security Challen

🇳🇬 Nigeria Faces Compounding Governance and Security Challen

Nigeria macro -0.60 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's business environment faces a convergence of challenges this week that demand immediate attention from foreign investors and expatriate opera...

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SNB Is About to Reveal Its Resolve on Franc Strength

🌍 SNB Is About to Reveal Its Resolve on Franc Strength

Africa macro +0.15 · 18/03/2026

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) stands at a critical juncture, preparing to signal its commitment to managing franc appreciation through conventional mo...

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Egypt seeks to boost foreign direct investment

🇪🇬 Egypt seeks to boost foreign direct investment

Egypt macro +0.70 · 13/01/2026

Egypt's Foreign Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to positioning the country as a premier investment destination for foreign direct ...

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Nigeria's Security Crisis Deepens While Political Factions

🇳🇬 Nigeria's Security Crisis Deepens While Political Factions

Nigeria macro -0.85 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria faces a critical juncture as security deterioration in the northeast clashes with deepening political fragmentation, creating substantial oper...

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Nigeria's Democratic Institutions Under Strain: What

🇳🇬 Nigeria's Democratic Institutions Under Strain: What

Nigeria macro -0.70 · 18/03/2026

Nigeria's institutional landscape is experiencing unprecedented stress, with mounting evidence that foundational democratic systems are fraying at cri...

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Senegal Given 10 Days to Appeal CAF Decision at CAS

🇸🇳 Senegal Given 10 Days to Appeal CAF Decision at CAS

Senegal macro -0.30 · 18/03/2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted Senegal a 10-day window to file an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) followin...

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Irish PM pushes Trump on Iran -- politely

🇿🇦 Irish PM pushes Trump on Iran -- politely

South Africa macro -0.30 · 18/03/2026

The annual Saint Patrick's Day diplomatic dance between Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and US President Donald Trump has exposed a widening fault...

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Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate 1,000 VOA employees

🇿🇦 Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate 1,000 VOA employees

South Africa macro -0.30 · 18/03/2026

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate over 1,000 Voice of America employees and resume broadcasts within days, marking ...

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