Australia
Australia sues Microsoft over Copilot pricing
Microsoft’s alleged AI-bundle mispricing faces ACCC scrutiny; outcome could force equal-prominence “Classic” options globally. Watch MSFT, ^AXJO, AUDUSD, DXY for second-order effects.
Kelvin Peter Msangi
Kelvin Peter Msangi is a Tanzanian finance and economics researcher known for data-driven analysis on fiscal policy, markets, and economic reform. His work has been featured in leading publications across East Africa and other regions.
Guinea
Guinea positions itself as regional gender-policy hub
Guinea successfully hosted the first Africa Women of Impact Summit in Conakry, gathering 500 leaders to promote women’s entrepreneurship and inclusion across the continent.
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde tourism prices climb 6.9 %
Tourism-offer prices in Cabo Verde rose 6.9 % YoY in Q3 2025 as arrivals neared pre-pandemic highs and airlines index (JETS) and oil (CL=F) trends supported stable margins.
Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire investors eye election cycle stability
Investors watch Côte d’Ivoire’s election cycle for policy continuity as growth nears 6%; USDCFA stable, COCOA prices high, and MSCIFM steady amid cautious frontier-market sentiment.
Sudan
Sudan seeks relief and donor re-engagement
Sudan’s finance delegation meets U.S. officials seeking aid and debt-relief re-engagement; gold (XAUUSD) exports slump, inflation >250 %, and DXY softness offers little relief to SDG.
Iceland
Iceland’s Central Bank Data Show Steady Conditions
Iceland’s central bank data show steady credit and macro stability; inflation above target sustains hold bias as DXY and CL=F drive long-end yield shifts. (DXY, CL=F)
Cyprus
IMF Nudges Cyprus Growth Up; Inflation Low
IMF upgrades Cyprus growth outlook to nearly 3% in 2025; low inflation, strong tourism and services, and EU-funded investment anchor resilience. (DXY, CL=F)
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, China deepen trade partnership
Sierra Leone inaugurates its 5th Chinese Chamber of Commerce, consolidating trade links as inflation eases to 6.9 % and shipping demand (BDI) steadies amid regional recovery.
Tunisia
Record Olive-Oil Harvest Offers FX Relief
Tunisia’s 500k-ton olive-oil harvest could lift FX receipts and narrow deficits, but weaker global prices and governance hurdles may limit the gain. (DXY, CL=F)
Liberia
Liberia tables bill for national student-loan fund
Liberia proposes a US $60 million student-loan fund with 5 % rates and digital repayment under CBL oversight as yields (US10Y) ease and trade metrics (BDI) hold steady.
DR Congo
Conflict halts operations at Twangiza gold mine
Shelling halts output at DRC’s Twangiza gold mine; all staff evacuated as XAUUSD rises to US$2,382 and DXY softens, underscoring eastern Congo’s enduring security premium.
Gabon
Libreville Shuns Restructuring Amid Fiscal Tightrope
Gabon rules out restructuring, banking on GDP rebasing and arrears audits to stabilise debt ratios; credibility and delivery will dictate spreads. (DXY, XAUUSD)