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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.

Ford’s Big-Truck Bet Draws Fresh Wall Street Attention as Turnaround Takes Shape

Ford's focus on high-margin trucks and its Ford Pro commercial unit is drawing renewed Wall Street interest, signaling a possible turnaround for the automa

Robinhood Posts Record Quarterly Revenue as Market Volatility Fuels Trading Surge

Robinhood reported record quarterly revenue as market volatility fueled a trading surge, with prediction-market revenues climbing roughly tenfold.

Trump Halts Planned Iran Strike, Citing Emerging Deal to End Five-Month Conflict

US President Trump has cancelled a planned strike on Iran, citing an emerging deal that would reopen the Hormuz Strait and address Tehran's nuclear program

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Over Pay, Grounding Hundreds of Canadian Flights

WestJet cabin crew walked off the job Sunday in a pay dispute, cancelling over 300 flights and disrupting travel across Canada during a holiday weekend.

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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