Africa
Naira and Ugandan shilling face pressure as other African currencies steady
Import demand is weighing on Nigeria and Uganda, while dollar supply and corporate sales are cushioning Kenya, Ghana and Zambia.
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Africa
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Barrick and Mali gold unions sign agreement that removes immediate strike threat
A new collective bargaining agreement covering Loulo-Gounkoto workers cancelled planned walkouts over overtime, expenses and labour commitments at one of Mali's largest gold operations.
Latin America
Rubio seeks $45 million for Ecuador security as maritime campaign expands
The US secretary of state promised to request new security funds, deliver patrol vessels and sanction former officials, while defending joint boat strikes criticized by rights groups as extrajudicial.
Zimbabwe Owes Platinum Producers $228 Million in Export Earnings
Zimbabwe's platinum miners say the government owes them more than $228 million under a foreign-currency retention system, adding pressure to an industry already facing high costs, unreliable electricity and the effects of a recent price downturn.