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World Bank projects 4.2% Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025

World Bank projects 4.2% Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025

The World Bank in its January 2025 global prospects report, has forecasted an average growth rate of 4.2% for Sub-Saharan… Read More

21 hours ago

Ghana to Spend $200 Million to Decommission Oil Field That Made Less Than $10 Million in 55 Years

Ghana is grappling with a costly conundrum: decommissioning the Saltpond Oil Field, an offshore relic that produced less than $10… Read More

2 days ago

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal to End Gaza Conflict, Donald Trump Says Hostage To Be “Released Shortly”

Israel and Hamas have reached a historic ceasefire agreement aimed at halting the devastating conflict in Gaza and securing the… Read More

3 days ago

Kenya Turns to UAE For Loans Again Despite IMF warnings

Kenya has turned to the UAE to secure financing to complete a regional railway after China cut infrastructure funding to… Read More

3 days ago

Canada Announces Changes to Open Work Permit Rules for Family Members of International Students, Foreign Workers

The Canadian Government, through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has announced significant changes to the eligibility criteria for… Read More

3 days ago

Jeff Bezos to Launch Blue Origin Rocket to Rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Jeff Bezos is set to launch his 'Blue Origin' New Glenn Rocket into space in a bid to rival Elon… Read More

5 days ago

Germany Introduces Online Visa Application Portal to Simplify Visa Application Process

The German government has launched the Consular Services Portal, an online visa application platform designed to simplify and expedite the… Read More

5 days ago

Brazil Indicts Teodorin Obiang in $2.5M Money Laundering Case, Unlikely to Stop Ascent to Equatorial Guinean Presidency

Brazilian Charges Against Teodorín Brazilian authorities have charged Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice President of Equatorial Guinea and son of… Read More

6 days ago

Charles Ehikioya, Head of Met’s Black Police Association Dismissed for Gross Misconduct

Serious Misconduct Allegations Charles Ehikioya, former head of the Metropolitan Black Police Association (MBPA), has been dismissed for gross misconduct… Read More

7 days ago

India’s Rupee Weakens: Foreign Exchange Reserves at 10 month low

India's foreign exchange reserves have fallen to a concerning $634.59 billion, the lowest in 10 months, as reported by the… Read More

1 week ago