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Senegal’s Economy Slows to 2.5% as Debt Talks Begin

Senegal’s growth is forecast to fall to 2.5% in 2026 from 6.7%, as a US$2.2 billion IMF deal and Eurobond talks decide its debt path. The post Senegal’s Economy Slows to 2.5% as Debt Talks Begin appeared first on The Rio Times .

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BlackRock steps up Gulf investment

The world's largest asset manager is investing and hiring more in the region, and estimates $50 billion to $100 billion of Gulf money that would have gone abroad could be spent locally.

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