Liberians march to seat of govt to protest hard economic times
Protesters have taken to the streets of Liberian capital Monrovia against increasingly difficult economic times and corruption in the George Weah – led … source
Somalia's giant economic strides, secures $1.4 bn debt cancellation
The Paris Club of creditor countries have agreed to restructure Somalia’s external public debt with an immediate cancellation of 1.4 billion U.S. dollars. Somalia … source
Turkey financial crisis: Should Europe prop up Erdogan? | DW English
Turkey’s financial crisis has brought the country to the brink of economic collapse; its currency is in free fall: Should Europe stand by President Erdogan and help … source
Africa’s economic challenges in 2017 [Business Africa]
Africa’s economic challenges in 2017 It’s been a tough ride for most African economies in 2016, with the plunge in commodity prices for oil producing nations in … source
Colombia’s Venezuelan migrant influx
The Simon Bolivar bridge has become symbolic of the exodus from Venezuela. The crossing is also just one piece of the complex puzzle facing Colombia, as it … source
U.K. economic assistance to Zimbabwe will be hinged on democratic progress
Britain could take steps to stabilise Zimbabwe’s currency system and extend a bridging loan to help it clear World Bank and African Development Bank arrears, … source
Wave of strikes as Algeria economy struggles [The Morning Call]
Algeria is facing several years of suppressed growth and rising macroeconomic challenges in part as the government now turns to austerity measures in response to its major exchange earner,… source
In Zimbabwe, the fashion sector suffers from economic crisis [no comment]
As Zimbabwe’s economy continues its downward spiral, fashion designers also feel the negative effects. Tungamira Mavi, who has dressed well-known musicians and celebrities in the country, had… source
Unemployment in Spain: a life without hope? – reporter
Jerez de la Frontera – where more than 1 in 3 is out of work Every day is a challenge for 27-year-old Miguel Angel Vaca Fernandez, as he strives to…
‘Dollar valueless, about to crash’ – World Bank whistleblower
The US government shutdown – a temporary ailment or a symptom of a grave disease? Are the Republicans right in their move to block Obamacare spending? Who gains from the…