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The article offers information related to Africa including the 2017 budget in Algeria, the 11th African Economic Conference (AEC) in Abuja, Nigeria on December 7, 2016, and the funding committed by the World Bank Group to support the economic development of Madagascar until 2020.

The article offers information regarding the economic condition of various countries in Africa as of 2015. Topics include Sub-Suharan Africa, Nigeria, and Algeria. It mentions the countries' economic trends, economic and food security, and politics along with the countries' communications and transportation, industries, and commodities.

The article offers an overview on the economic condition in Africa as of September 16 to October 15, 2014. Noted is that the economic growth in the Sub-Saharan region has remained strong and had accelerated to 5.8% but is threatened by the consequence if the Ebola outbreak could spread in the western area. Described is that the economic atmosphere in South Africa had been lacklustre due to low business confidence, tight electrical supply and affected by protracted strikes.

This section offers news briefs related to economic and financial developments in Africa as of January 2014. A 6.1% economic growth is projected by Zimbabwe Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa. Economic activity within the West African Economic and Monetary Union is anticipated to grow at 6.5% in 2013. Presidents of Kenya and Sri Lanka have signed agreements to strengthen economic ties.

The article presents news briefs concerning economic assistance provided by the United Nations (U.N.) to African nations as of July 16, 2006. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved an international development association grant to Burundi. The U.N. Development Program has granted funds to Rwanda for the development of its transport and communication sector. The World Bank has extended two loans to Tunisia.

The article reports on the European Commission's approval of a proposal for a package to support infrastructure projects in the 2008-2013 period in Africa. The funds would come from the 10th European Development Fund. The funds' aim is to support regional development in the priority areas of transport, energy, water, information technology and telecommunication in Africa.

This document presents updates on economies of African countries as of April 2013. South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has predicted a slower rate of economic growth. A report on the West African economy was presented at the 42nd Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit in Cote d'Ivore. The World Bank has approved a loan for Morocco to support the reform of its solid waste industry.

The article reports on the rise of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Africa over the last 12 months. The inflows reached $38.8 billion in 2006, which is record-breaking 26.5 percent rise. According to the author, there are diverse key sources of inflows and a rise in the investments led by China, India, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The challenge of Africa is to seize this opportunity to help promote domestic productive capacities to allow for a long-term wider economic and human development.

The article discusses banking and finance reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Africa as of January 1, 2017 including the economic growth and diversification in Angola, the economic forecast for Cabo Verde, and the resilience and growth-related risks for Morocco.

The article discusses the 9th African Development Forum (ADF) that was held in Marrakech, Morocco from October 12-16, 2014 about innovative financing for development in Africa. Topics include the importance of mainstreaming resource mobilization, reduction of trade barriers into institutional, economic, and policy, and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The forum featured Morocco Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane and coordinator Christian Diguimbaye of the tripartite partnership.,

The article reports on the effort of Robert B. Zoellick of World Bank Group to attract investments in African trade. According to Zoellick, the continent still faces economic risks for 2010 and to address its economic growth, World Bank works with its partners to provide economic and social programmes such as work and feeding programmes . Meanwhile, an investment of 60 billion dollars was accumulated during a forum at the African Union (AU) summit which was jointly hosted by Zoellick.

The article cites the findings of the poverty study by the World Bank in Africa in 2008. It found that the economic growth gives the continent the most certain way out of poverty as has been demonstrated by several states. It indicated that its poverty rate of 50% was the same in 1981 and 2005 caused by the worsening poverty between 1981 and 1996. It determined that it showed increases in food and fuel prices because of climate change, impact of HIV/AIDS, but it analyzed that its poverty status has been steadily declining over the last ten years. It also noticed that 28 countries in the continent have adopted reforms which facilitate a good working knowledge of business.

The article reports on the positive market in the shipment of heavy cargo by the Safmarine company and the trend is expected to continue considering large scale infrastructure projects that are being develop. According to Jonathan Horn, Africa region executive, overall the shipping volumes to West Africa are on the increase triggered by the growing requirement for all types of goods and not only industrial cargo related to the oil, gas and mining industries. Also, it offers information on the firms Safmarine Angela vessel.

The article discusses the statement of the International Monetary Fund on the economic growth in Gambia, Africa. It also explains the Gambia's policy strategy that became successful in maintaining macro-economic stability and sustaining high growth. The article also mentions that the press release of International Monetary Fund states that there has been a strong growth in the national gross domestic product as compared to the previous year. Monetary policy and changes in the local currency are also discussed in the article.

The article reports on the "anti-EPAs action group" rally in Paris, France. The group is coordinated by Federation of African Workers in France (FETAF) president Sidi Tidiane Gueye and set up by officials of African organizations that aims to mobilize citizens across the world. The group claimed that the agreements will not introduce economic growth, described EPA as a programmed death for Africa, and others. Moreover, the group expressed that they are in favor of a partnership based on fair trade and co-development.

The article offers news briefs in Africa. International humanitarian organizations and the government of Cote d'Ivoire have requested donors for $56 million to aid around 4 million vulnerable people. The World Food Program will start distributing emergency assistance to people suffering from the effects of drought in Madagascar. The diamond production in Namibia is expected to drive the country's economic growth to 4% in 2007 and 4.5% in 2008.

The article highlights the report published on September 6, 2006 by the International Finance Corporation, which shows that Africa has made the top three among reforming regions. It discusses Africa's efforts to eliminate red tape and improve business regulation. The article reveals that two-thirds of African countries have implemented at least one pro-business reform since 2005.

Reports on developments in the financial assistance in Africa by European Union and UN. Amount of contribution by EU to Benin; Donation received by Somalia for the new government to facilitate relocation from Nairobi to Somalia; Approval by World Bank of a loan to Ethiopia for a project aimed at developing a private sector capacity with the aim of creating conditions to improve productivity and competitiveness of the public sectors.

This section offers updates on activities of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa as of April 2013. The IMF has completed the second Extended Credit Facility (ECF) review for Burundi. The Guinea government and the IMF have agreed on policies following the completion of the second ECF review for the country. Libya has been recognized by the IMF Libya for making strides in economic recovery, growth and development following the 2011 revolution.

The article presents the May 16 to June 15, 2011 issue of the periodical "Africa Research Bulletin." The issue includes various economic and financial aspects related to Africa including continental developments, cooperation and trade and policy and practice. One report concerns the economic slump being experienced in Egypt following an uprising in January. Another report concerns the state budgets in East Africa which are said to exhibit significant growth except for that of Burundi.

The October 16-November 15, 2010, volume 47, number 10 issue of the journal "Africa Research Bulletin" is presented. It provides information on the economic, financial, and political conditions in Africa with updates on developments and projects. It discusses the public and private sector improvements, the economic policies and practices, and the economic structure across various industries.

The July 16-August 15, 2010 issue of "Africa Research Bulletin" is presented. It highlights the economic development in Africa, cooperation and trade, economic trends, financial markets, stock markets, communications and transport, and commodities. It also reports the condition of mineral industry, tourism and commercial vehicles in the continent.

The May 16-June 15, 2010 issue of "Africa Research Bulletin," Economic, Financial and Technical Series, is presented. It offers information on the 45th Annual Meetings of African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 36th Meetings of African Development Fund (ADF) held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire in May 28, 2010. An overview of the economic outlook for Africa in 2010 is also provided.

The article reports on the growing economic rates in Africa over the past 10 years, as of November 2007. According to the World Bank, economic growth rates in sub-Saharan Africa have started to catch up with the rest of the developing world. The report, Africa Development Indicator 2007, concluded that growth in the decade from 1995 differed strikingly with the collapses of the years between 1975 and 1985, and the stagnations of the next 10 years. It states that for the first time in three decades African economies are growing with rest of the world with an average growth of 5.4% in 2005 and 2006.

The article focuses on the African Trade Initiative launched by Bob Geldof and the Africa advocacy group Data. This trade plan seeks to ensure Africa's economic growth despite increased exports and regional trade as it highlights the need for the European Union (EU) and U.S. markets to welcome African products and subsidy reform. Data contends that the EU is exposing Africa into potentially unfair trade agreements. Geldof advocates the termination of the enforcement of trade liberalization on the poor.

The article reports that the China-Africa Development Fund worth $5bn, which is noted by Beijing as an economic assistance, will be utilized for Chinese enterprises and its projects for Africa. Relative to this, development experts believes that this tying aid to purchasing services and goods from the donor country is inefficient and wasteful while majority of the donor governments have been abandoning it because they that tying aid minimizes its effectiveness by as much as a quarter. On the other hand, most of the aid assistance of Beijing to Africa requires the construction of infrastructure and other contracts to be divided up.

The article reports on the aid and trade relation between European Union (EU) and Africa to counter China in the quest for energy and other resources. It aims to position Europe more favorably than China in terms of economic growth. The comment from the European Commission on EU's partnership with Africa is stated. In relation, it also offers information on the EU-Africa summit to be held in December in Lisbon, Portugal, wherein efforts to improve control of African migration to Europe and human trafficking will be discussed.

The article offers news briefs related to economics in Africa. The government of Angola has approved a pay increase for public service workers and an increase in the national minimum wage. Ethiopia is planning to increase its exports by 20-25 percent per year. The economy of Uganda is expected to grow by 4.9 percent in 2005-06.

Reports that the United Nations Development Program has earmarked 172 million dollars for the Small Grants Program in Africa under the Global Environment Facility.

Reports on developments in the economic conditions in Africa as of September 2004. Incompatibility of debt servicing at any level with attaining the United Nation Millennium Development Goals; Targets for improving basic development economic indicators; Recommendation of a moratorium on debt servicing and setting up an independent panel of experts to assess the sustainability of debt, based on realistic and comprehensive criteria; Decline in current account deficit; Peaceful transitions in Angola and the Dominican Republic of Congo.

Reports on developments concerning policy and practice in Africa, as of January 2004. Occurrence of a minor earthquake in Algeria on January 10, 2004; International Development Association's approval of a credit of 4.4 million dollars on December 16, 2003, to help Cape Verde meet development objectives through employment generation and improvements in living conditions; World Food Programme's appeal for 11 million dollars to provide urgent aid for Sudanese refugees camped in Chad.