In 2003, a company called Africa Practice was founded to help businesses, governments, and non-profits successfully work within Africa’s political and business environments. They do this by providing advice on strategic communication and policy. Another organization, Africa No Filter, focuses on changing negative stereotypes about Africa by supporting storytellers and
Algeria has decided to stop French companies from competing for an important wheat import contract. This decision comes as tensions rise between Algeria and France, highlighting a significant shift in their relationship. A Shift in Supply For years, France has been Algeria’s biggest supplier of wheat. Algeria, one of the
Imagine finding a hidden treasure beneath the sea that could change your country’s future. That’s exactly what happened recently when a large reserve of oil and gas was discovered off the coast of Pakistan. This discovery could be a game-changer for the country’s economy, helping it produce its own energy
Sberbank, the biggest bank in Russia, has been trying to make trade between India and Russia easier by using their own currencies instead of the US dollar. However, Indian financial regulators are not very keen on approving Sberbank’s plans, according to a recent report by the Indian Express. One of
Nigeria has made a bold and exciting decision: it will now sell its oil in its local currency, the naira, instead of using U.S. dollars. This move is seen as a major step toward boosting Nigeria’s economy and gaining more control over its natural resources. Let’s break down what this
Emmanuel Macron, now the President of France, didn’t always work in politics. From 2008 to 2012, he was an investment banker at Rothschild & Cie Banque, a prestigious financial institution. During this time, he made a significant amount of money—around €2.9 million—according to the Financial Times. His rapid success at
Credit ratings play a huge role in the financial world. They help investors, both big institutions and regular individuals, understand how likely it is that a country or company will be able to repay its debts. When it comes to bonds and other forms of debt, credit ratings give investors
India’s Income Tax Department has launched an investigation into five major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the country. This investigation has revealed that these NGOs might have used money from foreign sources to block important economic and development projects in India. The inquiry began after tax officials conducted searches at
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Ryabkov, made an important announcement about joining the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and several other countries. He stated that countries wanting to join BRICS cannot impose sanctions on any of its current members. This condition is crucial for any nation hoping
