Africa is down to one candidate in the race to lead the United Nations after former Senegalese president Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy, narrowing the continent’s representation in a contest increasingly pointing towards Latin America and the Caribbean. Former Senegalese president Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy to lead the United Nations, leaving Uganda’s Olara Otunnu…
Ghana has emerged ahead of Ethiopia in Africa’s economic rankings, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $128.64 billion in 2026, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook. Ghana is projected to surpass Ethiopia in Africa’s economic rankings with a GDP of $128.64 billion by 2026, according…
Nigeria is projected to remain Africa’s third-largest economy in 2026, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $386.67 billion, according to figures from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2026 World Economic Outlook. Nigeria is projected to be Africa’s third-largest economy in 2026 with a GDP of $386.67 billion, trailing South Africa and Egypt. The…
