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Africa's trade finance gap could widen to $86. 6bn as Middle East tensions linger
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (963+ words) The African Development Bank (Af DB) has warned that Africa's trade finance gap could widen to $86. 6 billion by 2027, with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increasing energy prices and tightening global credit. The report, Trade Finance Supply in Africa:…...
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S&P says Middle East war to hit African states" credit ratings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) The risk to African economies from the Middle East conflict is likely to worsen if the war drags on, given that many are net importers of oil, fuel and fertilisers, S&P Global said on Wednesday. In an assessment of…...
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