Nigeria rates: Nigerian central bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso | Bloomberg

Nigeria rates: Nigerian central bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso last month voted for an even larger interest rate increase than what was announced, confirming him as one of the most hawkish members of its monetary policy committee. https://bloom.bg/4aiVfct

Anti-LGBTQ law: Uganda’s harsh law outlawing homosexuality is undermining foreign direct investment and tourism inflows, hurting attempts by authorities to meet objectives under an International Monetary Fund program, the lender warns. https://bloom.bg/3INzmGg

Africa's metals: US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo used a five-day trip to South Africa to advertise America's ambitions to secure metals in Africa for the global energy transition. https://bloom.bg/3Tqox29

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