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MrBeast acquires youth-focused fintech app Step

YouTube creator Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, through his company Beast Industries, has acquired the teen-focused financial services app Step in February 2026, marking his entry...

Cambridge University returns 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria after 129 years

The University of Cambridge has formally transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), following a...

Nigeria confirms 200 US troops to serve in training and advisory roles, not combat

Nigeria’s military has clarified that approximately 200 United States troops expected to arrive in the country in the coming weeks will not participate in...

Vanguard energy ETF leads 2026 market rally

The unexpected strength in Vanguard Energy ETF performance is reshaping the 2026 investment landscape. While technology stocks, growth names, and even Bitcoin struggle in...

Zimbabwe cabinet approves constitutional amendments to extend presidential term

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved proposed constitutional amendments that could significantly reshape the country’s political landscape by extending the presidential term and transferring the power...

Retirement wealth thieves: Why the first 5 years can make or break your future

The biggest retirement wealth thieves often strike during the first five years after leaving the workforce. This early phase of retirement, sometimes called the...

U.S. jobs report signals stronger economy

The latest U.S. jobs report revealed a stronger-than-expected expansion in employment, highlighting continued resilience in the American labor market as the economy enters 2026....

FAA grounds El Paso Airport for 10 days over security concerns, citing cross-border vulnerabilities

In an extraordinary and highly disruptive action, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded all flights at El Paso International Airport in Texas...

Cameroon tightens gold controls: Major permits revoked in nationwide mining reform

Cameroon is taking decisive action to tighten oversight and control of its gold sector, a move that has seen authorities revoke non-compliant artisanal and...

Coca-Cola 2026 outlook jolts investors as growth shifts under pressure

Coca-Cola 2026 outlook concerns moved markets on Tuesday as the company’s shares slid after management signaled slower growth ahead despite stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue. Investors...

African experts convene in Lomé to advance climate-sensitive tax policies

From 9 to 13 February 2026, Lomé, the capital of Togo, became a central hub for African fiscal policy dialogue with a high-level regional...

Africa’s US$29.5tn minerals can drive industrial growth

Africa holds an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, accounting for roughly 20 percent of global mineral wealth, yet the continent continues to...

The IAEA and OCP Group partner to strengthen global food security

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group have entered into a five-year strategic partnership aimed at accelerating scientific innovation to support sustainable...

Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada Gordie Howe International Bridge amid rising trade tensions

President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic threat to block the opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge a major infrastructure project linking...