Semafor· Oct 8, 2025Abu Dhabi to Dubai corridor slated for major development Today, highway E11 crosses arid farm plots, industrial sites, and little else.
Semafor· Oct 8, 2025World Bank improves sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Nigeria are among 30 countries on the continent whose growth forecasts were increased.
Semafor· Oct 8, 2025Angola raises $1.75B in eurobond sale Several African countries are considering debt offers, as the region's improving economic outlook is likely to lower perceptions of risk.
Semafor· Oct 8, 2025Madagascar appoints army general as new PM amid protests The appointment comes days after President Andry Rajoelina expressed fears of a coup.
Semafor· Oct 8, 2025Tanzanian gold exports surge to $4.3B The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time, 50% higher than last year.
Zeteo· Oct 8, 2025Gaza Journalist Plestia on the Importance of Recording a Genocide in Real Time Plestia Alaqad, who became a global name in the wake of Oct. 7, talks to Mehdi about her experience reporting on the Gaza genocide which she details in her new book, ‘The Eyes of Gaza.’
Semafor· Oct 8, 2025Africa should better mobilize government revenues as aid dwindles, report says The continent has the lowest tax-to-GDP ratio in the world.
The Conversation· Oct 8, 2025Why higher ed’s AI rush could put corporate interests over public service and independence Higher education’s embrace of AI reveals deeper trends in institutional priorities − and what’s at risk.
Semafor· Oct 8, 2025AI fintech Optasia eyes South Africa IPO Optasia plans to raise $365 million by selling shares in South Africa and using the proceeds to acquire new companies.
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