Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Botswana seeks Russian investment as diamond revenues slump
Russia has in recent years sought to strengthen its political ties with African countries and gain access to the continent’s vital minerals.
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Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Zambia accepts mining taxes in yuan
The Zambian authorities are the first in Africa to confirm they are accepting mining-tax payments in renminbi, Bloomberg reported.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Ethiopia agrees to restructure $1B bond with international investors
Ethiopia’s finance ministry said the details have been communicated to the International Monetary Fund.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Bahrain tries to fix fiscal budget woes amid mounting debt
The government plans to slash administrative costs, impose a tax on local companies’ profits, and charge a levy on undeveloped land.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Saudi unemployment rate hits highest in a year
The figures could be a sign that spending cuts by the government and Public Investment Fund companies are hitting the job market.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Chevron, Exxon shares surge after Maduro capture
Venezuela controls the world’s biggest known oil reserves.
Semafor • Jan 5, 2026
Americans predict economic difficulty in 2026, poll finds
However, most believe the stock market will rise.
Semafor • Jan 4, 2026
Economists expect AI to boost US productivity
The US will maintain or grow its lead in productivity over the rest of the world because of AI, economists predicted.
Lever News • Jan 4, 2026
Corporations Invested In Lawsuits Before Venezuela Invasion
Trump’s removal of President Nicolás Maduro could tilt international court proceedings and provide a windfall to corporate plaintiffs.
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Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
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Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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