Central Bank of The Gambia’s MPC Decided to Maintain the Monetary Policy Rate at 17 Percent
The Central Bank of The Gambia keeps the monetary policy rate at 17 percent in September 2025, as the IMF predicts 3.0 percent global growth, 7.5 percent Sub-Saharan inflation, and US$66.9 per barrel oil prices, amid challenges from high food and raw material costs.
Putin and Kim Jong Un Attend Xi’s Victory Day Military Parade in Beijing
China’s grand Victory Day military parade in Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, features advanced weaponry, including hypersonic missiles and a laser air defense system, with 26 world leaders like Putin and Kim Jong-un in attendance.
UN Warns About the Exclusion of President Biya’s Rivals from the Voting Process in Cameroon
UN officials call for free and fair elections in Cameroon as President Paul Biya seeks an eighth term, amid concerns over opposition restrictions, voter registration issues, and ongoing conflicts, following the 2018 election’s irregularities and low turnout.
