Africa
Permanent Secretary Meets Cuban Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Discuss Global Developments
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to...
Global Markets Reeling as Geopolitical and Economic Fears Shake Investors
Volatility swept through global financial markets on Thursday as a convergence of geopolitical and economic concerns rattled investors. Fears of a potential U.S....
Oil Prices Slip on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks, But Monthly Gains Remain Strong
Oil prices dipped on Friday as signs emerged that the United States may pursue dialogue with Iran over its nuclear programme, easing immediate...
South African Central Bank Chief Economist Christopher Loewald to Retire Early
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Friday that its chief economist, Christopher Loewald, will be taking early retirement effective March 1,...
ISWAP Militants Escalate Attacks in Borno with Armed Drone Raid on Army Base
Islamist militants backed by armed drones raided an army base in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state in the early hours of Thursday, killing several...
Stocks tumble on bets Kevin Warsh is Trump’s Fed pick
Global financial markets came under pressure on Friday as stocks slumped and the U.S. dollar and government bond yields surged after President Donald...
Uganda Revises Down Economic Growth Outlook for Coming Fiscal Year
Uganda’s economy is now projected to grow between 6.5% and 7% in the financial year beginning in July, a sharp downward revision from...
South African Rand Slides as Stronger Dollar and Key Data Loom
The South African rand weakened against a firmer U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of...
ArcelorMittal Extends Liberia Mining Deal to 2050, Deepening $3.5 Billion Investment
Multinational steelmaker ArcelorMittal has extended its long term agreement with the government of Liberia covering the mining and shipment of iron ore, reinforcing...
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Guinea’s Bauxite Boom Deepens China’s Hold on Global Aluminium Supply
Guinea’s bauxite exports surged by 25 percent in 2025 to reach 182.8 million metric tons, according to official data seen by Reuters, reinforcing...
Football, Confidence and the Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Lesotho’s Lishoeshoe soccer club went into halftime four goals down against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of a regional Under 17...
