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• #War

Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Africa has essentially been portrayed as a collateral victim of the ongoing conflict. Yet the recent trips of senior officials from the parties to the conflict suggest that the continent's role is much more important than that.

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Present for nearly 35 years in Angola, the Altrad group is today the market leader. A status gleaned at the cost of strong competition but also a clever mix of local labor and diversification. Activities, evolution, outlook: interview with Kapussi Canungue, Managing Director of Altrad Services in Angola.

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• #Economy
• #Growth
• #Startup

The financing dynamic for start-ups active in Africa slowed down at the end of the third quarter of 2022. For the first time in 4 quarters, the $1 billion threshold was not reached. Analysts call for more relevance in the assessment of projects

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With 445 investments in 300 different start-ups, Africa is the only region in the world to record triple-digit growth in the first six months of the current year.

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• #MiddleEast
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The economies of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are expected to grow by 5.5% this year —the fastest rate since 2016—followed by a slowing of growth to 3.5% in 2023.

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• #Demography
• #Economy
• #Growth

Implementing the recommendations of the African Union's Agenda 2063, lowering the fertility rate and reducing conflict could significantly boost economic prosperity and social well-being on the continent in the coming decades.

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Growth in the assets of people on the continent was mainly driven by an 11.9% increase in their financial assets, while the increase in non-financial assets was limited to 3.7%.