Burkina Faso rejects foreign debt, embraces gold
Traditionally, Burkina Faso's gold mines were owned and operated by foreign companies, resulting in limited benefits for local communities...
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Troubling times ahead for Tunisia
As Tunisia nears a repayment milestone of several years, the debt service burden will only escalate...
Iraq’s USD 100 billion gamble: Can dreams survive oil price decline & fiscal strain?
With about four million daily crude barrel production, Iraq depends mostly on unpredictable oil sales for around 90% of its national income...
IF Insights: Vision 2030 faces harsh reality as Saudi faces fiscal crunch
According to the IMF, Saudi Arabia needs oil at more than USD 90 a barrel to balance its budget...
IF Insights: South Africa’s ruling coalition cracking? Budget gets delayed over VAT hike issue
The budget has been delayed, according to the Democratic Alliance, its primary coalition partner, because it opposed a plan to raise VAT by two percentage points to 17%...
Has Argentina’s risk of libertarianism paid off?
In September 2024, Elon Musk stated that his companies were looking for ways to invest in Argentina and support the South American country's economic recovery...
Rachel Reeves suffers new setback as UK economy unexpectedly shrinks
Some businesses said that customers waiting for Rachel Reeves' statement had impacted turnover...
British banks brace for possible tax rise in first Labour budget
The 22 billion figure was featured in an audit published by the Treasury at the end of July 2024, just a few weeks after Labour came to power...
Essential tips to follow when taking out a house loan
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, navigating the world of house Loans can be complex...