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Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies.

The WTO predicts a significant slowdown in global trade for 2023, influenced by central banks policies, disrupted supply chains, and geopolitical tensions.

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GENEVA: Concerns about Chinas economic troubles are being exaggerated and Beijing still has plenty of fiscal headroom, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) chief said on Wednesday.

Economic arm of UN says pro-growth stance needed, with interest rate rises increasing inequality

The UN has called on central banks to institute "more pragmatic policies to tackle inflation" as large parts of the world are "crushed" by debt, and wealthy countries risk another decade of austerity and recession.

GLOBAL seaborne trade, which experienced a marginal contraction of 0.4 percent in 2022, is poised for a recovery in 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) said on Wednesday. According to its report titled “Review of Maritime Trade 2023,” the global shipping industry, though still grappling with challenges from the pandemic and

The port of Mombasa is the most visible hinge, a well-functioning port that has throughout history been able to attract foreign investments

South Africa loses $62 billion annually to illicit financial flows, impacting vital infrastructure development.

Illicit auto parts conference highlights the cost to the country of illegal imports.