Africa’s True Size
The African Union’s “Correct The Map” campaign advocates for the Equal Earth map to replace the distorted Mercator map, highlighting Africa’s true size and challenging global perceptions, with support from the World Bank and criticism of platforms like Google Maps.
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.
