Turkey’s High-Risk, High-Reward Wager in the Horn of Africa https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/turkey-erdogan-horn-of-africa-risks/
World Politics Review
Turkey’s High-Risk, High-Reward Wager in the Horn of Africa
Turkey is making enormous investments in a volatile neighborhood. They could pay off handsomely or see Ankara drawn into conflict.
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World Bank forecasts 2.8 percent growth for Turkish economy in 2026 https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/world-bank-forecasts-2-8-percent-growth-for-turkish-economy-in-2026-220820
Hürriyet Daily News
World Bank forecasts 2.8 percent growth for Turkish economy in 2026
In Türkiye, growth is projected to weaken to 2.8 percent this year as higher energy and food costs weigh on consumption and keep borrowing costs elevated, the World Bank said in its latest regional economic update unveiled on April 8.
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Drifting out of Russia’s orbit: The Armenian PM’s visit to Moscow exposes a growing conflict that will determine the country’s future https://theins.press/en/politics/291268
The Insider
Drifting out of Russia’s orbit: The Armenian PM’s visit to Moscow exposes a growing conflict that will determine the country’s…
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent visit to Moscow was marked by a sudden verbal clash with Vladimir Putin. The trip came in the middle of…
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Iraq’s North Oil Company (NOC) announces that Kirkuk’s K1 pumping station has received its first batch of Basra crude, to be exported via the Kurdistan Region pipeline to Turkey’s Ceyhan port. https://x.com/zoomnewskrd/status/2042217103793492095?s=20
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#BREAKING: Iraq’s North Oil Company (NOC) announces that Kirkuk’s K1 pumping station has received its first batch of Basra crude, to be exported via the Kurdistan Region pipeline to Turkey’s Ceyhan port.
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US weighs lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s central bank; Investors tried to pull $20bn from private credit funds in Q1 https://www.thebanker.com/content/8242607b-43bd-4c4f-9c08-4144bd65e5a2
Thebanker
US weighs lifting sanctions on Venezuela’s central bank; Investors tried to pull $20bn from private credit funds in Q1
Plus: European banks to grow headcount as AI hiring offsets automation, and more
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Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Mandates 1 Percent Coin Payout On All Bank Withdrawals https://allafrica.com/stories/202604090643.html
allAfrica
Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Mandates 1 Percent Coin Payout On All Bank Withdrawals
Liberians making cash withdrawals in Liberian dollars will now receive coins whether they want them or not, under a new Central Bank of Liberia policy taking effect Monday.
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Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals - 09-04-26 https://armenpress.am/en/article/1246964
Armenpress
Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals - 09-04-26
The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 9 April, USD exchange rate down by 0.26 drams to 376.06 drams. EUR exchange rate down by...
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IMF chief says oil shock tests a world with little fiscal buffer https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/04/09/imf-chief-says-oil-shock-tests-a-world-with-little-fiscal-buffer/
The Irish Times
IMF chief says oil shock tests a world with little fiscal buffer
IMF had been on track to hike its world economic forecasts before Iran war
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Egypt agrees to buy full output from Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field https://worldoil.com/news/2026/4/9/egypt-agrees-to-buy-full-output-from-cyprus-aphrodite-gas-field/
Worldoil
Egypt agrees to buy full output from Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field
Egypt has agreed to purchase the full output of Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field under a long-term deal, securing future supply as domestic production declines and demand continues to rise.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt emerge as new bloc amid Iran war
It may signal the beginning of a new regional order designed to curb Israeli and Iranian dominance after the war. https://scroll.in/article/1091989/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-egypt-emerge-as-new-bloc-amid-iran-war
It may signal the beginning of a new regional order designed to curb Israeli and Iranian dominance after the war. https://scroll.in/article/1091989/pakistan-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-egypt-emerge-as-new-bloc-amid-iran-war
Scroll.in
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt emerge as new bloc amid Iran war
It may signal the beginning of a new regional order designed to curb Israeli and Iranian dominance after the war.
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Egypt proposes regional media code to curb disparaging coverage https://en.amwalalghad.com/egypt-proposes-regional-media-code-to-curb-disparaging-coverage/
Amwal Al Ghad
Egypt proposes regional media code to curb disparaging coverage
Egypt is pushing for a unified Arab media code of conduct to prevent coverage it views as offensive to Arab states, Minister of State for Media Diaa Rashwan said Thursday, as regional tensions continue to shape public narratives.
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Coega, Eskom to ensure new nuclear build leads to inclusive growth, skills development https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/coega-eskom-to-ensure-new-nuclear-build-leads-to-inclusive-growth-skills-development-2026-04-09
Engineering News
Coega, Eskom to ensure new nuclear build leads to inclusive growth, skills development
State-owned special economic zone (SEZ) developer the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and State-owned Eskom have established a three-year strategic framework for cooperation in support of South Africa’s Nuclear New Build Programme (NNBP). The two State…
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U.S. Supports Panama's Sovereignty https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html
Voice of America
U.S. Supports Panama's Sovereignty
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to stop detaining and delaying Panama-flagged vessels in its ports, noting that these actions “raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama.”
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Indonesian Finance Minister Calls World Bank Projection a ‘Major Mistake’ https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesian-finance-minister-calls-world-bank-projection-a-major-mistake
Jakarta Globe
Indonesian Finance Minister Calls World Bank Projection a ‘Major Mistake’
Indonesia criticizes World Bank’s 4.7% growth forecast, saying it underestimates economic strength and risks negative sentiment.
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Chinese EV Boom Forces Closure of Some Japanese Car Dealerships in Indonesia https://jakartaglobe.id/business/chinese-ev-boom-forces-closure-of-some-japanese-car-dealerships-in-indonesia
Jakarta Globe
Chinese EV Boom Forces Closure of Some Japanese Car Dealerships in Indonesia
Chinese EVs disrupt Indonesia’s auto market, forcing some Japanese dealers to close or switch brands amid rising EV demand.
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Iraq’s Parliament will hold a session on Saturday to elect the country’s next president, as planned. https://x.com/zoomnewskrd/status/2042297649353695565?s=20
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#BREAKING: Iraq’s Parliament will hold a session on Saturday to elect the country’s next president, as planned.
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