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      <video:title><![CDATA[Moody’s changes Mali's outlook to negative; affirms CAA2 ratings]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Moody's Ratings has changed Mali's outlook to negative from stable while affirming the country's long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings at Caa2. The ratings agency says the outlook revision reflects increasing fiscal and liquidity pressures, weakening debt affordability and rising financing risks amid a challenging security and political environment. Raphaele Auberty, Assistant Vice President-Analyst at Moody's Ratings joins CNBC Africa for more on the latest rating action and the outlook ahead.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Aluyi: Nigeria likely to see some political risk re-rating near-term]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[As Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections, the country is likely to see some political risk re-rating. That’s the stance of Victor Aluyi, Co-Managing Partner, Aztran Global Investments. However, he notes the investment case for Nigeria remains very compelling on strong macro reforms that would serve as the bedrock for economic stabilization, a harbinger for improved economic outcomes.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780571860726/the-cost-of-geo-economic-fragmentation</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[The cost of geo-economic fragmentation]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC Africa is joined by Daniel Tannebaum, Partner and Global Leader, Anti-Financial Crime Practice at Oliver Wyman for more. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780572589515/deepening-dubai-african-ties</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Deepening Dubai-African ties]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Dubai's economic relationship with Africa is strengthening rapidly, positioning the continent as a vital pillar of Dubai's global trade network. CNBC Africa’s Keamo Mosepele spoke to Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President, International Relations at Dubai Chambers, to discuss the drivers of this momentum and the opportunities ahead.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780574044647/george-cocobod-s-new-financing-radical-departure-from-previous-pre-export-finance</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[George: Cocobod’s new financing radical departure from previous pre-export finance]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Chief Narrative Officer of Kleos Advisory, Tedd George says Cocobod’s new financing framework is a radical departure from the previous pre-export finance, which raised dollar funding on the international market for cocoa purchases. He notes the plan to raise $1 billion through commercial paper issuances for the 2026/2027 purchases will tap the local market for local currency funding, which is what is really needed for the farmers, buyers and local processors. He joins CNBC Africa for more on the impact of this financing model and other dynamics shaping the global cocoa market. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780573551546/workers-vs-fiscal-reality-what-is-a-realistic-living-wage-for-nigeria</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Workers vs fiscal reality: What is a realistic living wage for Nigeria?]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's minimum wage negotiations are entering a new phase, with the Nigeria Labour Congress rejecting governors' proposal of a one-hundred-thousand-naira wage floor. Labour argues persistent inflation, high transportation costs and rising food prices have significantly eroded workers' purchasing power, fueling calls for a substantially higher living wage which should go as high as one million naira. Bongo Adi, Professor of Economics at the Lagos Business School joins CNBC Africa to discuss whether Nigeria can afford a higher minimum wage and can workers afford to wait.]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780575971910/floods-nigeria-needs-to-invest-in-climate-resilient-infrastructure-bassey</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Floods: Nigeria needs to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure – Bassey ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted flash floods in 19 states in 2026, raising concerns of widespread displacement, infrastructure damage and humanitarian challenges if preventive measures are not urgently implemented. Nnimmo Bassey, Executive Director at Health of Mother Earth Foundation believes the time to act is now, while stressing the need to invest in ecological restoration, community preparedness, and climate-resilient infrastructure. He joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780583122487/agusto-fresh-capital-injection-digitalisation-to-sustain-insurance-growth-momentum</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Agusto: Fresh capital injection, digitalisation to sustain insurance growth momentum  ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria’s insurance sector growth momentum is expected to be sustained, bolstered by fresh capital injections and the ongoing digitalisation of the value chain. That’s according to the latest report from Agusto & Co. The report notes the anticipated growth in insurance revenue will expand profit before taxation by 37 per cent to approximately ₦531.7 billion for the financial year ending in December. Ayokunle Olubunmi, Head of Financial Institutions Ratings at Agusto & Co joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report]]></video:description>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780584256835/nigeria-targets-95-financial-inclusion-by-2028</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Nigeria targets 95% financial inclusion by 2028 ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria aims to increase financial inclusion to 95 per cent in 2028 with the adoption of a Payments System Vision blueprint that will utilise digital payments and onboard 50 million Nigerians into the banking system. With the aid of technology by digital payment channels, is this vision achievable? Ifeoluwa Ayoade, Vice President, Products and Engineering at Zest Payments, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion. ]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:03:15.884Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780585647616/nesg-nigeria-s-business-environment-expands-to-104-6-in-may</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[NESG: Nigeria's business environment expands to 104.6 in May]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Nigeria's business environment recorded its fifth consecutive month of expansion in May 2026, that's according to the latest Business Confidence Monitor from the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The Current Business Performance Index rose by 2.5 points month-on-month to 104.6, supported by stronger activity in manufacturing, services and trade. Manufacturing rebounded sharply from contraction in April, helping to drive overall business performance. Wasiu Adekunle, Economist at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, joins CNBC Africa to unpack the report.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-04T15:18:11.237Z</video:publication_date>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Strengthening South African-Kenyan relations]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Kenya remains South Africa's largest trading partner in East Africa and an important destination for South African investment on the continent. Leading South African companies have made significant investments in Kenya in sectors such as pharmaceutical and financial services. And such trade and investment initiatives are what took centre stage at an earlier meeting between South African and Kenyan presidents. Here's more on their bilateral relationship.]]></video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-04T16:07:46.548Z</video:publication_date>
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    <loc>https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/7780594316167/inside-the-minds-of-africa-s-mega-rich</loc>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Inside the minds of Africa's mega-rich ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[Wanna know, how the minds of Africa's wealthiest individuals, work? Well, look no further - Standard Bank has it, all laid bare. In a new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment; the research goes beyond macro-economic indicators and rankings, and looks into the mindset behind the success. To shed light on this, CNBC Africa is joined by Ben Mensah, Private Banking Head of Africa Regions, at Standard Bank.]]></video:description>
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      <video:title><![CDATA[Strengthening South African-Kenyan trade collaboration ]]></video:title>
      <video:description><![CDATA[CNBC africa's Godfrey Mutizwa sat down with Joshua Oigara, Regional Chief Executive: East Africa, Standard Bank on the side-lines of the South Africa-Kenya Business Forum in Midrand, South Africa. ]]></video:description>
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