SOMALI pirates have released the hijacked ship MV Abdullah along with its crew of 23 following the payment of a $5 million ransom, as confirmed by two pirates involved in the operation. Abdirashiid Yusuf, one of the pirates, disclosed to Reuters that…
ZIMBABWE’S latest currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has made an impressive debut, marking a 1.1 percent increase against the US dollar within its first week of trading. This development comes amidst heightened global tensions, propelling gold prices upwards and fostering investor…
IN a fervent display of dissent, hundreds of demonstrators converged on the streets of Niger’s capital, Niamey, on Saturday, demanding the withdrawal of US troops. The protest follows a significant policy shift by the ruling junta, which terminated a military agreement with…
Iran has officially confirmed that it launched a drone attack targeting Israel, escalating tensions in the region significantly. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on Saturday night declaring the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) towards Israeli territory.…
AMID the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, U.S. military forces have successfully intercepted several Iranian drones targeting Israel. This action is part of a broader attempt by the United States to support its ally while avoiding deeper involvement in the…
THE United States of America (USA) has declared total support for Israel in the fresh war against Iran. The US, in a statement made available by the White House, said America’s support for the security of Israel is ironclad, and…
GHANA’S Finance Minister voiced confidence on Saturday that the country would eventually strike a deal with international bondholders to restructure $13bn of debt, amidst ongoing efforts to navigate its deepest economic crisis in decades. This statement came as the IMF announced a…
IN today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in various industries, including human resources and talent acquisition. One area where AI holds significant potential is in the hiring process, where the…
THE Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, has inked a significant deal with China’s Wing Wah Oil Company, marking a milestone in the country’s hydrocarbon sector. The amended Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for the Banga Kayo block…
IN a groundbreaking development hailed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a global first, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has rolled out a revolutionary vaccine targeting meningitis, a deadly disease that has long plagued the continent. WHO Director-General Tedros…
