International

AfDB launches aviation financing platform to unlock Africa’s air transport growth

The African Development Bank Group(AfDB) has unveiled a continent wide aviation financing platform aimed at transforming Africa’s air transport sector and ensuring that rising...

Ethio telecom partners Ericsson to expand and modernize Ethiopia’s digital network

Ethio telecom has signed a major network expansion and modernization agreement with telecommunications technology company Ericsson, marking a significant step in strengthening Ethiopia’s digital...

Intron launches voice AI platform supporting 24 African languages

African technology company Intron has launched a new voice artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for the continent, introducing support for 24 African languages in...

IMF says Zambia making progress on economic stability but warns of fiscal pressures

The International Monetary Fund has acknowledged that Zambia has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability following years of economic challenges, but the institution...

January records highest-ever air passenger load factor as global demand rises, says IATA

Global air passenger demand began the year on a strong footing, rising 3.8 percent year-on-year in January and pushing average load factors to a...

Italy looks to the U.S., Africa, and Azerbaijan for gas amid Qatar supply disruption

Italy is intensifying efforts to secure alternative natural gas supplies from multiple global partners, including the United States, several African producers, and Azerbaijan, following...

Ukraine offers expertise to help counter Iranian drones in the Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine is ready to share its expertise in countering Iranian-made drones with international partners, including the United...

Europe backs Spain after Trump’s trade threats over Iran conflict

The European Union’s executive branch has publicly reaffirmed its support for Spain after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade with Madrid...

Eight Sleep raises US$50m at US$1.5bn valuation as sleep tech market heats up

Eight Sleep, a New York‑based sleep technology company, announced that it has raised $50 million in fresh funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, signalling...

Decagon completes first tender offer at US$4.5bn valuation as AI support demand surges

Decagon, a fast‑growing artificial intelligence‑powered customer support company, has completed its first tender offer at a valuation of US$4.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in...

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran targets U.S. bases across region

The already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran has dramatically intensified, entering its fifth day with a significant expansion of hostilities that now span...

British International Investment moves to secure controlling stake in Zambeef to strengthen southern Africa’s food systems

The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), is progressing plans to acquire a controlling stake in Zambia’s largest agribusiness, Zambeef Products PLC,...

January records highest-ever air passenger load factor as global demand rises, says IATA

Global air passenger demand began the year on a strong footing, rising 3.8 percent year-on-year in January and pushing average load factors to a...

South Sudan on the brink of full-scale war as UN warns leaders threaten peace

South Sudan is facing the ominous prospect of renewed widespread conflict, with the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warning that...

Starlink provides a fragile digital lifeline for Darfur’s displaced

In the dusty displacement camps scattered around Tawila, North Darfur, a small cluster of people sits in silent anticipation, eyes fixed on their phones...

US Embassy in Riyadh struck by Iranian drones as Israeli forces enter Southern Lebanon in escalating regional War

The United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by Iranian drones early on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as the already volatile Middle...