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Starlink expands into Central African Republic as Iran blackout sparks global calls for access
Elon Musk has announced the official launch of Starlink services in the Central African Republic, marking a major milestone in efforts to expand internet...
IFC weighs US$30m trade finance facility to boost Angola’s cross border trade capacity
The International Finance Corporation, IFC, is considering a trade finance facility of up to 30 million dollars for Banco de Fomento Angola in a...
SEC and CFTC join forces to reshape crypto oversight in the United States
The United States’ two main financial regulators, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, have agreed to...
Japan and Australia decline to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Trump presses allies for support
Two key U.S. allies, Japan and Australia, have said they currently have no plans to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, despite...
TotalEnergies suspends part of Middle East production
TotalEnergies has suspended a significant portion of its oil and gas production in the Middle East after escalating regional tensions forced the energy giant...
Iran war could trigger global food crisis as fertiliser supplies face disruption
Global food supplies could face severe disruption if the ongoing war involving Iran turns into a prolonged conflict, according to the chief executive of...
Europe rebukes US decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil
European leaders have sharply criticised a decision by the United States under President Donald Trump to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil exports, warning...
China’s tariff free policy for African imports raises opportunities and concerns
China has announced a major policy shift that will remove tariffs on imports from most African countries, a move expected to reshape trade relations...
Russia earns €6 Billion from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war
Russia has earned an estimated €6 billion in revenue from fossil fuel exports since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to new analysis...
Gebeya partners with InterNetX to expand domain access for African digital entrepreneurs
African technology company Gebeya has entered into a strategic partnership with European domain registrar InterNetX in a move aimed at improving access to website...
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after profits drop sharply amid global industry pressures
Volkswagen Group has announced plans to cut around 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade after the German automotive giant reported a steep...
African Union warns escalating Persian Gulf tensions could threaten global stability
The African Union Commission has raised alarm over increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent attacks and security incidents targeting key infrastructure...
China–North Korea train services to resume after 6 years covid suspension
Passenger train services between China and North Korea are set to resume this week, marking the first time the international rail connection has operated...
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...
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