Core Insights - The president of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) in Bosnia, Dragan Čović, has expressed strong support for U.S. investments in infrastructure and energy projects in Bosnia, particularly focusing on the construction of three natural gas power plants with a total capacity of 1200 megawatts [1] Group 1: Investment Projects - Investors plan to build three natural gas power plants, each with a capacity of 400 megawatts, located in Mostar, potentially in Kakani, and Tuzla [1] - The total installed capacity of the planned power plants will reach 1200 megawatts, indicating a significant investment in Bosnia's energy infrastructure [1] Group 2: Energy Consumption and Infrastructure - Bosnia's total natural gas consumption is only half of that of Zagreb, highlighting the potential for increased demand for natural gas in the region [1] - The development of these power plants is crucial for improving Bosnia's infrastructure, as the country currently imports a large amount of natural gas that lacks sufficient consumption avenues [1]

Core Insights - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are projected to generate approximately $120.2 billion in international tourism revenue in 2024, representing a 39.6% increase compared to 2019, and accounting for 7.5% of global tourism revenue [1] Group 1: Growth Drivers - The growth in tourism revenue is primarily attributed to improved air connectivity, visa facilitation, and diversification of tourism products [1] - The development of exhibitions, cultural events, and high-end resorts has contributed to the synergistic growth of the tourism sector [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - The tourism industry has become a crucial engine for economic diversification and job creation within the GCC countries [1]

Core Viewpoint - Gold plays a central role in Ghana's economic history but its potential in shaping monetary policy has not been fully utilized [1] Group 1: Economic Importance of Gold - Gold serves as a significant store of value and a hedge against inflation, and it can also act as a strategic reserve asset for Ghana [1] - Ghana's official gold reserves are approximately 38 tons, while the estimated proven gold reserves in situ are around 1,000 metric tons [1] - The estimated value of Ghana's proven gold reserves is about $146 billion at current prices, which is part of a broader natural asset value of approximately $15 trillion [1] Group 2: Financial Potential - Activating 40% to 60% of the existing gold reserves could release a fiscal space ranging from $634 billion to $952 billion for Ghana [1]

报告显示，全球经济学家对撒哈拉以南非洲增长前景的信心明显下降，多数预计经济表现将走弱。超五 分之四的央行行长预计短期内将维持利率不变，因进一步收紧政策可能抑制增长，而宽松政策又存在通 胀和资本外逃风险。 高债务还削弱了各国获取低成本外部融资的能力，政府转而依赖国内借贷，加剧了本地金融体系压力。 同时，政府为稳定财政而提高税收，或导致家庭消费和企业投资被抑制。 在全球贸易放缓、地缘政治紧张和资本流动不稳定的背景下，高负债国家更易面临国际收支压力、货币 波动和再融资风险。若缺乏可靠的财政整顿、债务透明度提升和国内收入动员，一些经济体可能会面临 长期增长乏力的局面。撒哈拉以南非洲未来的增长将不再主要取决于新增借贷，而主要取决于在全球金 融趋紧的时代对既有债务的管理能力。 （原标题：债务危机正制约非洲经济发展） 据"非洲简报"1月19日报道，世界经济论坛（WEF）在其《首席经济学家展望》报告中表示，撒哈拉以 南非洲公共债务持续攀升，已严重制约经济发展，压缩政府财政空间，削弱投资者信心，并限制政策调 控空间。 债务脆弱性已成为非洲经济体在2025年及2026年面临的最严重的结构性威胁之一，各国政府被迫将有限 的公共资源 ...

代表大型矿业公司的矿业商会在周一发布的声明中表示，支持基于金价浮动的特许权使用费制度原则， 允许国家在金价高位时获得更多收益。但商会警告称，当前提案将推动加纳在全球有效税率曲线上进一 步攀升，可能导致项目停滞和就业岗位减少。该机构数据显示，目前大型矿企已承担包括3%-5%特许权 使用费、3%增长与可持续发展税（均按总收入计征）、35%企业所得税、8%股息税及国家10%干股权 益在内的综合税负。商会强调，稳定协议体系应当优化而非取消，并呼吁建立更具可预测性的财税环 境。 （原标题：加纳矿业商会警告新税改或冲击矿业投资与就业） 加纳矿业监管机构表示，此举旨在增加国家收入并打击企业滥用许可条款的行为，这意味着该国与纽蒙 特矿业公司、盎格鲁黄金阿散蒂公司及金田公司等矿企签订的稳定协议将不再续签。 据"乐在网"1月20日报道，据路透社上周报道，非洲第一大黄金生产国加纳计划通过全面改革，取消长 期采矿投资稳定协议，并将特许权使用费率提高约一倍。预计于3月前提交议会审议的草案提案，计划 将矿业特许权使用费起征点设为9%，若金价达到每盎司4500美元或更高，费率将上调至12%，这较目 前3%至5%的费率区间接近翻倍。 ...

当前，美欧关系趋紧引发对潜在贸易战的担忧，持续影响投资者对这一贵金属的避险需求。金价在2025 年初始于每盎司2640美元左右，至2025年4月已攀升至3200美元。随后价格保持平稳直至8月底，继而再 度上扬，并在10月中旬突破4300美元关口。 目前全球主要黄金生产国包括中国、澳大利亚、美国、南非、秘鲁、俄罗斯和印度尼西亚。 据"加纳网"1月20日报道，受地缘政治风险及美联储降息预期影响，国际黄金价格在2026年开年持续走 强，并于1月20日突破每盎司4700美元，创历史新高。 2026年前20个交易日，黄金涨幅已达9.5%。自特朗普一年前开启第二任期以来，金价累计上涨超过 70%。同期，白银在2026年前两周上涨约20%，收益表现显著优于往年。 （原标题：金价飙升至历史新高，突破每盎司4700美元） ...

Core Viewpoint - The cocoa industry in Ghana is facing one of its most challenging periods, prompting the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to intervene with a $300 million investment to address critical financing gaps in the cocoa supply chain [1] Group 1: Industry Challenges - Ghana, as the world's second-largest cocoa producer, relies heavily on a tightly linked financing structure for the transportation of cocoa beans from farms to export markets [1] - Disruptions in financing channels, coupled with production challenges, have intensified liquidity pressures throughout the entire value chain [1] Group 2: IFC's Intervention - The IFC is collaborating closely with local banks, regulatory bodies, the Bank of Ghana, and the Ministry of Finance to provide funding in local currency to sustain operations [1] - The IFC has already disbursed over $100 million, with total support for the year expected to reach $300 million, aimed at ensuring the cocoa supply chain operates normally [1]

据哥伦比亚《新世纪》1月20日报道，哥国家石油公司正在评估在美国可 能放松对委内瑞拉制裁的前提下，重启从邻国进口天然气的可行性。报道称 称，哥国家石油公司正等待美国总统特朗普与哥总统佩特罗下月会晤的结果， 再决定是否与委内瑞拉方面展开直接谈判。分析指出，美国目前的制裁政策曾 阻碍哥委之间的天然气合作，若美方调整对委内瑞拉的制裁措施，哥委有望重 新启动合作。 （原标题：哥伦比亚考虑重启从委内瑞拉进口天然气） ...

（原标题：哥伦比亚波哥大地铁2号线将重新启动国际招标） 据哥伦比亚《观察家报》1月20日报道，波哥大市政府宣布，波哥大地铁 二号线项目本轮招标未收到任何最终投标方案，项目暂告流标，市政府将于今 年2月重新启动国际公开招标。波哥大市市长加兰表示，流标并不意味着项目 取消，而是对合同推进路径作出调整。市政府将继续依托多边开发银行支持及 现有联合融资协议，推动地铁二号线建设。据介绍，该项目招标分为资格预审 和公开招标两个阶段。资格预审于2023年8月完成，共有4家投标方入围。随后 因申诉裁定，投标方缩减至两个。2025年10月，中方因汇率风险退出。西班牙 方因成员企业退出，最终未能提交投标方案。新一轮国际公开招标拟于2月启 动，计划于2026年9月接收投标文件，并于2027年第一季度完成授标。 ...

Core Insights - The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has released its first operational report for its digital platforms, the Tourism Investment Platform (GTiP) and the Tourism Market Platform (GTM), highlighting initial revenue achievements and industry data integration while revealing infrastructure deficiencies in the tourism sector [1][2] Group 1: Platform Performance - The GTiP and GTM platforms have made progress in generating initial revenue and integrating industry data, with eco-tourism representing the highest investment opportunity at 33%, followed by leisure tourism and heritage cultural tourism at 13% each [1] - During the trial operation period ending December 2025, the tourism market platform generated approximately 25,000 Ghanaian cedis in total revenue, with the "Accra Night Tour" project contributing over 90% of this revenue [1] Group 2: Infrastructure Challenges - Despite achieving full coverage of electricity, internet, and road access for registered tourist sites, the treated water supply coverage remains at zero, highlighting a significant infrastructure shortfall [1] Group 3: Future Plans and Market Engagement - The platforms officially launched in September 2025 as part of Ghana's digital transformation strategy for tourism, aiming to integrate local compliant suppliers' services without entry fees to encourage participation from small and medium-sized tourism enterprises [1] - As of December 2025, the tourism market platform has attracted 50 suppliers and over 240 users, processing transaction volumes exceeding 20,000 Ghanaian cedis, indicating an increasing acceptance of digital channels among small businesses [2] - The company plans to expand the supplier base, optimize platform functionalities, and address critical infrastructure gaps such as water supply to enhance visitor experience and industry efficiency, aiming to position Ghana as a data-driven and service-oriented tourism destination [2]