Month September 2024

Brazil Judge Seizes $3m From Musk to Pay X Fines

A judge at Brazil’s Supreme Court, Alexandre de Moraes, has ordered the transfer of $3 million from Elon Musk’s companies to pay fines incurred by his social network X, which has been suspended in the country. Moraes last month ordered…

Comoros President Safe After Knife Attack at Funeral

Comoros President Azali Assoumani is ‘out of danger’ following a knife attack on Friday by a 24-year-old police officer, who was later found dead in his cell, officials reported on Saturday. The assault took place at around 2pm local time…

South Sudan Postpones Elections Until 2026

  THIRTEEN years after emerging as the world’s newest state, South Sudan is still struggling to hold its first elections. The country’s inaugural national vote, which was scheduled for this December, has now been pushed to December 2026, and the…

Three Americans Sentenced to Death in DRC Coup Plot

  A MILITARY court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 37 people, including three US citizens, to death on Friday for their involvement in a failed coup earlier this year. The convicts faced charges of criminal association, terrorism, and…

Ghana’s First Lithium Mine at Risk Amid Price Slump

  GHANA has raised concerns that a sharp drop in global lithium prices may jeopardise its first lithium mining project in the south-central town of Ewoyaa, according to the head of the country’s mining regulator. In October 2023, Ghana, a…

Fintech & Bank Tech: Empowering Consumers for Financial Well-being

IN today’s rapidly evolving, tech-driven landscape, the financial services industry is experiencing significant transformation. With the rise of fintech and advanced Bank Tech solutions, financial institutions have an unprecedented opportunity to empower consumers and support them in achieving financial well-being.…