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Ethiopia secures historic debt relief deal with France in major economic reset

Ethiopia has taken a significant step toward restoring macroeconomic stability after signing a landmark debt restructuring agreement with France, marking a critical milestone in...

6 republicans rebuke Trump on Canada tariffs in rare bipartisan Vote

On 11–12 February 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives delivered a rare bipartisan rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, as six Republican...

Robinhood stock sinks 7% after revenue miss, touches six-month low

Robinhood shares tumbled 7% on Tuesday, sliding to their lowest level in six months after the online brokerage reported quarterly revenue that fell short...

Madagascar ends 21 Oil permits and 21 production-sharing Contracts: A Major shake-up in the hydrocarbon sector

In a sweeping decision that marks a new chapter in Madagascar’s upstream oil and gas policy, the government has officially terminated 21 hydrocarbon exploration...

Morocco elected for the third time to the African Union Peace and Security Council

Morocco has been elected on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Addis Ababa, for a two-year term on the African Union (AU) Peace and Security...

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...