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Semafor· Sep 1, 2025Protesters call for African debt cancellation Africa's external debt doubled from over $500 billion in 2020 to more than $1 trillion in 2024.
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Semafor· Sep 1, 2025Africa’s secondary market for equities lags other regions A new report said the continent’s private sector needs to grow in order to spur investor interest.
Semafor· Sep 1, 2025Singapore, UAE lead talks to form new trade grouping The move comes as the Trump administration unravels global trade agreements.
Semafor· Sep 1, 2025Saudis celebrate crown prince's 40th birthday The ruler has had a significant impact on the Middle East in a relatively short period of time, and he could have decades more in power.
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