SAUDI Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on Tuesday, announced that the kingdom had signed agreements with the United States (U.S.) worth more than $300 billion during U.S. President Donald Trump’s current visit. His remarks came during the 2025 Saudi-U.S…
THE African Union’s new leadership has launched a sweeping vision aimed at anchoring the continent’s future on peace, economic integration, and home-grown development financing. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the new Chairperson of the AU Commission, on Monday outlined the top priorities…
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to lead a fresh wave of intra-African trade and investment, using his official visit to Côte d’Ivoire for the Africa CEO Forum as a springboard to strengthen economic ties across the continent. Writing…
GHANA is scaling up cooperation between small-scale and large-scale gold miners as part of a broader push to create jobs and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The government is positioning the country’s gold sector as a key driver of national development,…
MALI’S military-led government has officially dissolved all political parties, a dramatic escalation in its efforts to tighten control over the West African nation and suppress political opposition. The announcement, delivered in a televised statement on Tuesday, confirmed the decision was…
GHANA’S President John Mahama has issued a stark warning to oil producers: extract now or risk leaving valuable crude reserves buried forever as the world accelerates its shift to renewable energy. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Tuesday,…
GUINEA’S ruling military junta has announced December 2025 as the new target date for long-overdue presidential and legislative elections, in a move aimed at easing international pressure and restoring investor confidence. The commitment was made public by Prime Minister Amadou…
INDIAN authorities Monday announced the reopening of 32 airports it closed down for civilian flight operations due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan. The step was taken following a ceasefire agreement between the two countries…
SENIOR military commanders from Pakistan and India will hold talks via telephone on Monday to extend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire along the disputed Kashmir region. The Directors-General of Military Operations (DGMOs) will discuss measures to ensure the ceasefire, effective since Saturday,…
SIXTY years after forging ties in the shadow of the Holocaust, Germany and Israel are marking a diplomatic milestone with mutual visits by their heads of state. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to arrive in Berlin on Monday,…
