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1. IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

   The war on Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday

2. Gambia appoints special prosecutor for Jammeh-era crimes

   The Gambia on Wednesday appointed a special prosecutor nearly two years after creating the post to try crimes committed under the reign of brutal former strongman Yahya Jammeh

3. Tanzania president orders smaller official convoys to cut fuel

   Samia Suluhu Hassan is known for her extensive motorcades. Her move is part of a series of steps announced by several African governments in recent days to cope with fuel shortages and rising prices.

4. Can Africa’s informal economy become the continent’s next investment frontier? {Business Africa}

   Formalising Africa’s sizable informal sector: how an investment company is turning unreported consumer power into verifiable, high-growth portfolios. While Kenya’s housing faces crisis, a massive deficit of two million units persists despite the real estate sector’s 5.7% growth.

5. Women’s sports revenues set to break $3bn in 2026

   Women’s sports are hitting a major turning point. Global revenues are set to pass 3 billion dollars in 2026, up from 2.4 billion just a year earlier. That’s not just growth, it’s momentum building fast.