What does bourbon have to do with the US midterms?
The US-Canada trade war is hurting Kentucky’s bourbon industry, which generates billions of dollars annually in this historically Republican state. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Zhou-Castro talks to Kentucky voters about how the state’s struggling bourbon industry could impact their vote.
The platform suspended some trading while crypto companies froze billions in their respective currencies. The full extent of the possible hack was not yet clear.
With five days to go before the US midterms, analysts say the war could affect how people vote.
Ghana has urged Polish and other European businesses to invest in the country, citing its democratic stability, access to African markets and improving economic conditions as key advantages. Mr Ahi also highlighted Ghana’s role as host of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), describing it as a strategic advantage for businesses seeking access to the wider African market.
The speakers made the remarks during a panel session titled “The New Payment Backbone: Stablecoins as Core Infrastructure for Global Liquidity” on the Emerging Tech Stage, where industry leaders discussed how stablecoins could reshape payments across Africa and the global financial system. Tayo Oviosu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Paga, said widespread stablecoin adoption would require collaboration among financial technology companies, sufficient liquidity and simpler access for everyday users.
Despite this, women still face limited access to trade finance, border security concerns, and gaps in digital and trade literacy, according to Mr Okewole.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western countries of using debt, economic sanctions and trade restrictions to maintain influence over Africa, warning that harsh financing conditions could undermine the continent’s development. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, October 28, Mr Putin accused Western powers of pressuring African countries into financial arrangements that could divert resources from development priorities to debt repayment.