Category Global

Ukraine Welcomes Mauritius’ Interest in Recovery Efforts

UKRANIAN Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed his approval on Thursday for Mauritius’ interest in participating in Ukraine’s recovery efforts. This announcement followed his discussions with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in Port Louis. ‘Given Mauritius’ highly developed economy and business…

Protests Continue In Kenya As Ruto Swears in New Cabinet

ANTI-GOVERNMENT protesters have once again taken to the streets in Kenya, intensifying their calls for President William Ruto’s resignation. This comes as President Ruto witnessed the swearing-in of a newly reconstituted cabinet aimed at addressing public dissatisfaction. On Wednesday, police in Nairobi…

Elon Musk Declares War, Sues Brands For Boycotting X

ELON Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit against several advertisers and major companies, accusing them of unlawfully agreeing to ‘boycott’ the platform. The claim, lodged in a Texas court, targets food giants Unilever and Mars, healthcare provider CVS Health, renewable…

Fire Kills 1, Displaces 200 in Philippine Capital

  A 69-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease died in a fire that hit a residential area in the Philippine capital, the Bureau of Fire Protection said on Thursday. The bureau said that the fire, which broke out around 5:30 p.m.…

Niger Cut Ties With Ukraine over Mali-Wagner Comments

Niger announced on Tuesday that it is cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following a similar move by neighbouring Mali. The decision was made public by government spokesperson Amadou Abdramane, who cited Ukraine’s alleged support for rebel groups in the region.…

Op-Ed: Nigeria’s Path To Democratic Development And Prosperity

NIGERIA stands at a critical juncture, facing the challenge of building a viable and developed nation that upholds democratic principles and values. Achieving this ambitious goal requires adopting a robust integration approach that focuses on key strategies: strengthening democratic institutions,…

Op-Ed: Ethiopia’s IMF-backed Reforms: Economic impact And Prospects

Ethiopia is undergoing a significant economic transformation following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s announcement of a comprehensive macroeconomic overhaul on July 28th. This ambitious decision shifts Ethiopia to an interest rate-based monetary policy and a market-based foreign exchange rate, aimed at…

Top African Investment Destinations Revealed in RMB 2024 Report

RMB has released its highly anticipated 2024 Where to Invest in Africa report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the continent’s prime investment destinations. Developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the report uses updated data sources and methodologies…