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The Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Africa

Twenty-nine currencies in Africa have weakened, raising the cost of servicing external debt and importing food, fuel, and fertilizer April 6, 2026/AfDB The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict […]

IOSCO Announces 3rd IMF-IOSCO Conference

April 1, 2026/IOSCO The International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are pleased to announce their third joint conference on Market-Based Finance in Washington, DC, USA. The conference will feature a fireside chat between IOSCO Board Chair Jean-Paul Servais and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul […]

Truecaller Crosses 500 Million Users: Sets a New Global Standard for Trusted Communication

March 31, 2026/Truecaller Truecaller, the leading global platform for safe and trusted communication, today announced that it has surpassed 500 million users worldwide, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to build trust in communication. The platform continues to see significant user growth, adding over 50 million users in […]