Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic personnel changes made by President Boakai of Liberia to enhance immigration management and youth development, reflecting a broader strategy to reposition government agencies for improved national development, security, and immigration management [2]. Group 1: Personnel Changes - President Boakai appointed former Minister of Youth and Sports, Cllr. Jerror Cole Bangalu, as the Executive Director of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission to strengthen its functions beyond traditional humanitarian coordination [2]. - Cornelia W. Kruah, former Deputy Minister of Presidential Affairs, has been nominated to take over as Minister of Youth and Sports, ensuring policy continuity in youth development and sports while injecting new leadership [2]. - Jackson Paye has been appointed as a board member of the Civil Aviation Authority [2]. Group 2: Strategic Objectives - The personnel changes are part of President Boakai's broader strategy to strategically arrange key positions within government agencies to enhance capabilities in national development, security, and immigration management [2]. - The adjustments aim to address the increasingly complex dynamics of domestic and regional immigration, border management, and national security challenges [2]. - The appointments are pending confirmation by the Senate, indicating a formal process for these strategic changes [2].

波黑国家台1月22日报道。波黑塞族共和国统计局公布，2025年12月塞族共和国职工月平均净工资 为1580马克，环比名义增长1.1%，实际增长0.9%；同比名义增长9.9%，实际增长5.3%。职工的月平均 总工资为2436马克。 （原标题：波黑塞族共和国12月平均工资为1580马克） 去年12月，塞族共和国平均净工资最高的行业是采矿和采石业，达2008马克；最低的部门是房地产 业，为1191马克。与2024年同期相比，19个行业中有18个行业实现了净工资的名义增长。其中工资增长 最高的领域是：科学技术行业（增长15.6%）、教育行业（增长15.4%）、医疗卫生行业（增长 14.4%）。行政服务活动行业是唯一净工资名义下降的行业，降幅为3.5%。 2025年，波黑塞族共和国职工的平均净工资为1528马克，平均总工资为2349马克。与2024年相比， 2025年职工平均净工资名义增长8.8%，实际增长4.5%。（驻波黑使馆经商处） ...

Economic Outlook - The World Bank's latest report projects South Africa's economic growth to reach 1.3% in 2025, a significant increase from 0.6% in 2024, with growth rates of 1.4% and 1.5% expected in 2026 and 2027 respectively [1] - Key drivers of this growth include improvements in electricity supply, agricultural yields, and a rebound in business confidence [1] Regional Economic Context - The overall economic growth for Sub-Saharan Africa is projected at 4% in 2025, accelerating to 4.3% in 2026 and 4.7% in 2027, although still below historical averages [1] - Nigeria is expected to lead the region with a growth rate of 4.2%, while Ethiopia's growth is forecasted to slow from 8.1% in 2024 to 7.2% [1] Inflation and Monetary Policy - Despite a decrease in global food and energy prices easing overall inflation pressures in the region, core inflation has risen for the first time in two years, leading some central banks to pause interest rate cuts [1] - The South African Reserve Bank is anticipated to continue its accommodative monetary policy due to a further decline in fourth-quarter inflation expectations [1] Trade Risks - South Africa faces high global trade risks, particularly due to its reliance on exports to the U.S. market, making it vulnerable to trade fragmentation impacts [1] - The expiration of the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of 2025 poses a significant threat to certain economies unless extended [1] Legislative Developments - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to extend AGOA until the end of 2028, but there are concerns regarding the interpretation of clauses related to South Africa's eligibility, which may lead to revisions [2] - South African export sectors, including automotive, citrus, and wine, are worried about the implications of a 30% "reciprocal" tariff imposed on key export products by the U.S. [2]

Core Viewpoint - Frequent power outages in Monrovia, Liberia, have raised public concerns about a return to previous "load shedding" periods, despite the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) attributing the outages to technical faults in the regional power grid rather than power shortages [2] Group 1: Impact on Business and Public Confidence - The unreliable power supply has severely impacted business operations and public confidence, leading to increased operational costs, business closures, and diminished economic competitiveness [2] - The current government has prioritized stabilizing power supply and has made initial progress under the CLSG project, which aimed to improve electricity reliability [2] - Recent regional grid failures have triggered protective automatic shutdowns, shaking public confidence once again [2] Group 2: Public Reaction and Government Response - Businesses and residents have expressed concerns that frequent outages are damaging livelihoods and causing customer losses, warning that this could undermine the government's credibility in electricity reforms [2] - The LEC has committed to strengthening the system and collaborating with regional partners to enhance grid stability [2] - Electricity in Liberia has transcended its utility status, becoming a key symbol of economic hope and governance credibility, highlighting the delicate balance between progress and regression in the country [2]

（原标题：2025年巴西美容个护出口额首次超10亿美元） 巴西当地媒体报道，巴西是美容与个护行业的全球第三大消费市场，该行业约占巴西国内生产总值 （GDP）的2%。2025年，该行业出口额首次超10亿美元，进一步巩固了巴西在全球美容与个护市场中 的战略地位。根据巴西工贸部外贸秘书处（SECEX）统计和巴西个人卫生用品、香水及化妆品工业协 会（ABIHPEC）汇总，2025年美容与个护产品出口总额达10.61亿美元，同比增长20.1%，出口至近200 个国家和地区。拉美仍是巴西最主要的出口目的地，占出口总额的约80%。 ...

Group 1 - The South African Minister of Electricity and Energy, Ramokhopa, emphasized that the costs of solutions to save the chrome smelting industry cannot be subsidized by other consumers [1] - A memorandum of understanding was signed between Eskom, Samancor Chrome, and Glencore–Merafe Chrome Venture to finalize an electricity pricing solution by March [1] - The chrome industry has been severely impacted by high electricity costs, which account for approximately 45% of processing fixed costs, making it unprofitable compared to Chinese competitors [1] Group 2 - The original price of chrome ore is about $150 per ton, but its value can reach $1,150 per ton after refining, highlighting the economic potential of the industry [1] - Ramokhopa is meeting with CEOs of global mining companies to discuss a proposed solution involving low-cost coal from "stranded assets" to reduce electricity prices for smelting plants from approximately 135 cents per kWh to 62 cents [2]

根据公布的调查结果，2026年通胀预期为3.2%，较去年9月的调查轮次上升0.1个百分点。同时，预 计通胀走势将在2027年逐步趋稳，预期通胀率将降至2.8%。这一下降趋势表明价格压力正逐渐缓解， 经济框架趋于稳定。（驻波黑使馆经商处） 波黑国家台1月22日报道。波黑央行持续开展季度性通胀预期调查，最新一轮调查显示，2026年预 期通胀率出现小幅上调。 （原标题：波黑今年预期通胀率为3.2%，2027年预计为2.8%） ...

Core Viewpoint - The Cape Town port has been severely congested since November due to persistent strong winds and operational inefficiencies, leading to significant losses for South Africa's fresh grape and deciduous fruit exports during the peak season [1] Group 1: Impact on Exports - The industry estimates direct losses have exceeded 350 million Rand, with daily losses continuing to accumulate [1] - During the period from November 2025 to January this year, the Cape Town container terminal experienced the worst weather in five years, resulting in a total loss of 815 operational hours (equivalent to 34 days), significantly higher than the 419 hours lost in the same period last year [1] Group 2: Operational Challenges - Wind speeds exceeding 90 kilometers per hour have caused equipment shutdowns, while a concentration of employee leave has further hampered recovery efficiency [1] - In November and December, the terminal only achieved 68% and 63% of its target throughput, respectively, leading to 17 vessels being forced to divert to the Port of Elizabeth and Ngqura [1] Group 3: Structural Issues and Future Actions - The Western Cape's maritime logistics development department highlighted a long-standing structural mismatch between the port's container terminal design capacity and the volume of fruit exports during peak season, a problem that has persisted for six years [1] - The industry is currently in high-level negotiations with Transnet to seek accountability and discuss systemic reforms to prevent similar crises in future production seasons [1]

Group 1 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in Ghana increased by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, up from 1.3% in November 2025, but down significantly from 26.1% in December 2024, indicating a substantial decrease of 24.2 percentage points [1] - Month-on-month, the PPI decreased by 0.8% in December 2025 compared to November 2025, suggesting a slight decline in production prices during that month [1] - The mining and quarrying sector, which has a weight of 43.7%, saw its producer inflation rate rise from 2.3% in November to 3.3% in December, an increase of 1.0 percentage points [1] Group 2 - The manufacturing sector, with a weight of 35.0%, experienced a decrease in its inflation rate from 0.5% in November to 0.1% in December, a decline of 0.4 percentage points [1] - The transportation and storage sector continued to see a downward trend, with its inflation rate narrowing from -10.2% in November to -3.7% in December [1] - The Ghana Statistical Service provided recommendations for different economic entities, urging households to adjust purchasing decisions based on PPI trends and to focus on more stable-priced goods to protect real income [2]

Group 1 - Nigeria has emerged as a leading country in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for learning, work, and entrepreneurship, surpassing several major economies [1] - The report indicates that 88% of Nigerian adults use AI chatbots, the highest global adoption rate, with an 18% increase from the previous year [1] - Key purposes for AI usage in Nigeria include learning complex subjects (93%), work support (91%), and exploring entrepreneurship or career transitions (80%), with the latter nearly double the global average of 42% [1] Group 2 - The Nigerian society holds a highly optimistic and accepting attitude towards AI, with approximately 91% believing AI has improved their learning methods and 95% believing education will benefit from AI integration [2] - Overall, 80% of Nigerians feel more excited than worried about AI, with this figure rising to 90% among frequent users [2] - There are differences in AI usage rates among demographics, with Generation Z leading at 82%, followed by Millennials at 74%, and Baby Boomers at only 34% [2]