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The Auditor-General's report highlights weak controls and unreliable financial statements at South African Airways, raising concerns over its financial accuracy.

Ethiopia and Senegal sought IMF and World Bank aid in July 2024 to address debt issues, FX shortages, and support economic growth plans.

South African President Ramaphosa met U.S. officials on August 6, 2025, to discuss a new trade deal amid U.S. tariff tensions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met UN officials in New York to discuss progress in stalled nuclear talks and sanctions relief.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023, conducting lunar surface experiments.

Ghana reached a debt restructuring agreement with G20 creditors to restore fiscal stability and access $300 million in international budget support.

Safaricom expanded M-PESA Global to Ethiopia, enabling direct cross-border mobile money transfers between Kenya and Ethiopia.

MTN Nigeria's data revenue rose 49.1% in fiscal 2024, driven by increased subscribers, smartphone use, and data service monetization despite FX and power costs.

African markets closed mixed Thursday, with South Africa rising on gold gains, while Kenya, Namibia, and Ghana showed varied performances amid currency shifts.

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