Africa
Deadly Drone Strikes Signal Renewed Tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
One person was killed and another injured in drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on Saturday, according to a senior Tigrayan official...
Britain Targets Migration Pressures in Ethiopia During High Level Visit
Britain’s foreign minister said she would use a visit to Ethiopia on Monday to focus on measures aimed at curbing the rising number...
Dangote Subsidiaries Strengthen Gas Supply Deals with NNPC to Support Expansion and Cleaner Energy Drive
Three subsidiaries of Nigeria’s Dangote Group said on Monday that they have strengthened gas supply agreements with units of the Nigerian National Petroleum...
South Africa Manufacturing Sentiment Improves in January Despite Export Weakness
A gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment showed a notable improvement in January, supported by a rebound in business activity, although weak export...
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...
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Germany’s Merz Rules Out Cooperation with Far Right AfD After State Election
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader, Friedrich Merz, has ruled out any cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party following recent...
Ukraine Received 11 Requests for Help Countering Iran’s Shahed Drones, Zelenskiy Says
Ukraine has received 11 requests from different countries seeking assistance to counter Iranian made Shahed drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, highlighting Kyiv’s growing...
