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Amadou Hott, AfDB Presidential Candidate, Unveils a Vision for Africa’s Self-Reliance

During a debate organized by Brookings Institution featuring all five candidates, Amadou Hott stood out as an experienced leader capable of drawing from his rich and diverse track record to lead the institution May 5, 2025 By Amadou Hott, Candidate for the Presidency of the African Development Bank Group Mr. […]

Global Commodity Prices Poised to Hit Six-Year Low by 2026, Says World Bank

…..Plunging prices forecast to ease inflation but threaten export-dependent economies April 30, 2025 By InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Global commodity prices are set to decline to their lowest levels since 2020 by 2026, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, signaling a dramatic shift that could ease inflationary pressures […]

Experts Convene in Washington to Advance Dialogue on an African-Led Credit Rating Ecosystem

African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa April 30, 2025/AfriCatalyst With more than 30 African countries subject to sovereign credit ratings, the decisions of global rating agencies significantly impact debt sustainability and access to international […]