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Africa Braces for $20 Billion in Damages as ‘Super’ El Niño Looms, Bank Warns

The African Development Bank warns a developing 'super' El Niño could cost Africa up to $20 billion in damages and trigger mass migration.

Bank of Korea Raises Rate to 3% in Second Straight Hike

The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate 25 basis points to 3.0% on Thursday, a second straight hike backed by a chip-led export boom.

Warsh Cuts Fed Statement to 130 Words, Drops All Rate-Cut Language

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh shortened the post-meeting statement to 130 words from 341, removing all mention of future rate cuts and hinting at higher-for-longer

Trump Demands FCC Punish NBC Host, Treasury Bars Reporters From G20

Trump called for FCC punishment of NBC host Kristen Welker on Sunday as the Treasury barred NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters from G20 events.

Bessent Says U.S. Will Sanction Another Bank Over Iran Ties This Week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will sanction another bank this week to clamp down on Iran transactions, ahead of G20 meetings in North Caro

Africa Braces for $20 Billion in Damages as ‘Super’ El Niño Looms, Bank Warns

The African Development Bank warns a developing 'super' El Niño could cost Africa up to $20 billion in damages and trigger mass migration.

South African Court Temporarily Halts Impeachment Inquiry Against President Ramaphosa

A South African court has temporarily paused impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the theft of over $580,000 from his farm.

Former Kenyan Governor Convicted of Murdering Pregnant Student in 2018 Case

A Kenyan court has found former Migori governor Okoth Obado guilty of murdering pregnant university student Sharon Otieno in a 2018 case.

South Africa Dismisses ICC Petition Over Migrant Attacks as Opportunistic

South Africa has dismissed a Ghanaian lawyers' ICC petition alleging migrant attacks amount to crimes against humanity, calling the move opportunistic.

Guinean Teen Jailed for Exam Cheating Dies After Sickle Cell Complications, Father Says

A 17-year-old jailed in Guinea for exam fraud has died from sickle cell complications, his father says, raising questions over juvenile detention and healt

Global Powers Vie for Congo’s Critical Minerals as China’s Dominance Faces New Challenges

Explore the escalating global competition for the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals, as the U.S. challenges China's long-standing dominance through new mining deals and strategic partnerships.

Gold Fever Grips South Africa: Cattle Pen Discovery Sparks Frenzy

A gold rush has erupted in a South African informal settlement after a resident discovered gold nuggets in a cattle pen, drawing dozens of hopeful miners despite official warnings.

Ethiopia Accused of Secretly Training Sudanese RSF Fighters with Alleged UAE Funding

Investigation reveals Ethiopia allegedly operates a secret camp training Sudanese RSF fighters, with alleged funding from the UAE, raising regional security concerns.

El-Sisi and Trump to Converge at Davos Amidst Global Tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss regional developments, including the Gaza conflict and the Nile Dam dispute.

South Africa Declares National Disaster Amidst Devastating Floods

South Africa declares a national disaster due to severe flooding and weather, resulting in numerous deaths, widespread damage, and the closure of Kruger National Park.

Sudan’s 1000 Days of War: A Nation on the Brink of Collapse

Sudan has surpassed 1,000 days of devastating civil war, plunging the nation into the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The conflict, ignited by a power...

Ancient African Innovations: 60,000-Year-Old Poison Arrows and a 9,500-Year-Old Hunter-Gatherer Pyre Uncovered

Recent archaeological findings in Africa are reshaping our understanding of early human ingenuity and social practices. Discoveries include the world's oldest evidence of poison...

China’s ‘Health Silk Road’ Boosts African Pharmaceutical Production

China is significantly expanding its "Health Silk Road" initiative across Africa, focusing on local pharmaceutical production to combat medicine shortages and reduce the continent's...

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Boom: BRI’s Role in Reshaping Africa’s Giant

Railways and Mega-Projects: Realizing Nigeria's Prosperity Dream As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), it is timely to delve...

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