Turkish Lira Hits Record Low, Stocks Gain After Erdogan Secures Re-election
By Canan Sevgili and Libby George LONDON/GDANSK (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira hit fresh record lows against the dollar on Monday,…
May 2023
Factbox-Global firms in Uganda face LGBTQ conundrum
(Reuters) – Uganda’s tough new anti-LGBTQ law, which stipulates the death penalty for “serial offenders”, presents a conundrum for multi-nationals…
South Africa’s central bank flags risks of capital outflows and sanctions
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank has warned of risks to the country’s financial stability, due to capital outflows…
Vatican chastises bishops who stoke division on social media
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican urged bishops and high-profile lay Catholic leaders on Monday to tone…
African economies debt outlook remains “cloudy” – World Bank economist
By Kopano Gumbi and Rachel Savage JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The outlook for Africa’s debt sustainability remains “cloudy” as low growth…
Cathay Pacific Nears Boeing 777-8F Freighter Order -sources
By Tim Hepher and Valerie Insinna PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is close to placing an order worth around…
Cathay Pacific nears Boeing 777-8F freighter order -sources
By Tim Hepher and Valerie Insinna PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is close to placing an order worth around…
Kenya and Russia to sign trade pact, President Ruto says
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya will sign a trade pact with Russia aimed at boosting cooperation between businesses, President William Ruto’s…
Analysis-Investors’ hopes for Turkey’s economic future ride on new cabinet picks
By Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The top policymaker picks of Turkey’s re-elected president Tayyip Erdogan are…
Eastern Canada’s Halifax declares emergency over wildfire, shutting schools
(Reuters) – The eastern Canadian city of Halifax declared a state of local emergency late on Sunday after a wildfire…