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South African President Ramaphosa proposed a trade deal to U.S. President Trump amid rising rand and upcoming budget talks.

Nigerian fintech Flutterwave raised $250M in Series D funding led by B Capital Group, valuing the company at over $3 billion.

Kenya Airways will start direct flights from Nairobi to New York JFK five times weekly beginning July 2024.

OPEC+ raised its June crude oil output quota by 188,000 barrels per day after the UAE left the group, aiming to maintain market stability.

Ghana withdrew from $109 million U.S. health aid talks over concerns about privacy and U.S. demands for access to citizens' personal data.

The U.S. committed about $164 billion to the IMF by 2023, enhancing its global lending capacity through leveraged donor contributions.

Nigeria's financial sector discussed fully market-driven currency exchange rates after President Tinubu ended the controlled float system in June 2023.

The IMF approved a $266 million funding deal for Liberia to support climate adaptation, pandemic preparedness, and economic resilience.

Shoprite has exited the Nigerian retail market after nearly 16 years, citing supply chain issues and financial challenges.

South Africa's annual inflation rose to 3.1% in March 2026, driven by higher education and housing costs, Statistics South Africa reports.