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U.S. and Mali move toward renewed security partnership with Sahel drone intelligence deal
The United States and Mali are reportedly moving closer to restoring security cooperation through a new intelligence sharing arrangement that would allow American surveillance...
Rising oil above $100 sends new signals to Bitcoin markets
Global energy markets are once again under pressure as crude oil shipments leaving the Middle East are trading above 100 dollars per barrel, a...
Affordable smartphones push faces cost challenges despite growing momentum
An ambitious global initiative to promote ultra affordable smartphones at prices around forty dollars is gaining traction among telecom operators, device manufacturers and development...
Russia hits Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least 10 in Kharkiv
A large-scale Russian aerial assault involving drones and missiles struck several Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others...
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader amid escalating regional tensions
Iran has entered a new chapter in its political history following the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. His appointment...
Malawi seeks Ghana expertise to accelerate national digital transformation
Malawi is turning to Ghana for guidance as it seeks to accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of its emerging digital economy....
Core Scientific secures up to US$1bn loan facility from Morgan Stanley
Crypto infrastructure firm Core Scientific has secured a loan facility of up to US$1 billion from Morgan Stanley, marking a significant financial boost for...
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 amid domestic and global pressures
China has announced its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling a cautious outlook for the world’s second largest economy as...
Explosion reported Outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo as police launch investigation
Authorities in Oslo, the capital of Norway, have launched an investigation after an explosion was reported outside the United States Embassy in Oslo in...
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...
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