Over 1,000 killed in Syria as Women Stripped, Shot in Public
IN one of the deadliest outbreaks of violence in Syria, over 1,000 people have been killed in clashes between security…
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No Plans to Privatise ECG, Ghana’s Energy Minister says
GHANA’S Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has dismissed claims that the government intends to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) or…
Mali to Lift Partial Ban on Mining Permits From March 15
MALI’S government has announced it will partially lift a 2022 ban on issuing mining permits, allowing some approvals to resume…
Transparency International Exposes Sextortion Crisis
A NEW report by Transparency International, released earlier this week to mark International Women’s Day, has revealed a widespread yet largely unaddressed form…
Ecobank Launches West Africa’s First Gender Bond
IN a major step toward financial inclusion, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire has launched West Africa’s first Gender Bond, a pioneering financial…
Women Driving Digital Innovation and Breaking Barriers
THE digital age has brought forth rapid advancements that have reshaped industries, economies, and societies. At the heart of this…
Nairobi Tops East Africa’s Wealthiest Cities List
NAIROBI has been ranked as the wealthiest city in East Africa, boasting a growing population of millionaires, according to The Africa…
Iran Rejects Trump’s Request For Nuclear Talks
IRAN’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any possibility of negotiating with the United States in his first…
EU fails to Agree on Ukraine Military Aid
THE EU has failed to agree on a new €30 billion ($32 billion) as part of its military assistance to…
EU Boosts Defence Budget as US Tensions Rise
THE EU has approved a major defence spending plan to boost military capabilities with billions of euros. Along with…