Cap washing: Northern Nigeria's enduring culture and business
Northern Nigeria's culturally rooted tradition of wearing colourful, finely embroidered headgear as part of daily attire has spawned a thriving industry around washing and starching these caps.
2024-09-10 18:15:07
Live Updates: Mourners bid farewell to Turkish-American activist in West Bank
Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, now in its 339th day, has killed nearly 41,000 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded around 95,000 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried unde
2024-09-09 18:05:03
Türkiye condemns killing of Turkish citizen by Israel in occupied West Bank
A Turkish-American citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot dead by Israeli forces during a protest against illegal Israeli settlements in the town of Beita in the Nablus district of the occupied West Bank.
2024-09-06 20:20:02
South African minister denies wrongdoing in bank scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing pressure from opposition parties and civil society groups to fire Justice Minister Thembi Simelane.
2024-09-06 17:25:02
World Bank gives Uganda more than $560 million loan
The money from World Bank to Uganda is expected to fund infrastructural development.
2024-09-06 11:05:02
Türkiye aims to boost trade with North Macedonia to $2B — FM Fidan
The top Turkish diplomat states that Türkiye seeks to elevate economic cooperation to the same level as its strong political ties with Kosovo.
2024-09-05 18:05:02
Ghana seeks investor consent for $13 billion Eurobond restructuring
Ghana's economy has been in crisis for years and it is overhauling its debt under the G20 Common Framework.
2024-09-05 12:10:02
SA business confidence 'gets boost from coalition govt'
There has been a boost to the business confidence in South Africa following the formation of a coalition government after the May elections.
2024-09-04 22:10:20
Nigeria, China sign economic, nuclear energy pact: Official
Ahead of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation beginning on Wednesday, China and Nigeria hold bilateral talks to strengthen ties in the Belt and Road Initiative, initiated between the two nations in 20
2024-09-04 14:05:02
Libya rival factions agree to jointly hire central bank governor
The rival governments in Libya have agreed to jointly appoint the country's central bank governor within 30 days.
2024-09-03 23:15:02
Türkiye, Egypt target 50% boost in bilateral trade
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to host his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el Sisi in Ankara on Wednesday.
2024-09-03 22:05:02
Niger putsch: How security and economic perceptions changed in a year
A year after the coup in Niger, the apprehension among citizens appears to be dissipating as radical steps by the junta, like shutting out opportunistic Western powers and forging new alliances, create the base for stabi
2024-09-03 16:05:02
Live Updates: Palestinian boy killed in Israel's ongoing West Bank offensive
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 333rd day, has killed at least 40,786 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 94,224 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris o
2024-09-03 15:05:02
Turkish intel nabs Mossad's financial network leader
Security sources report that Liridon Rexhepi was responsible for managing funds used to keep tabs on Palestinian politicians.
2024-09-03 14:10:02
Mamidi: Gabon's prince of chic veers from finance to fashion
A character in a TV show who would dress smartly inspired this young Gabonese to discard a potential career in finance and create a bespoke homegrown fashion brand with a considerable following.
2024-09-02 20:00:05
China courts Africa amid western trade restrictions
African leaders attending the summit may be hesitant to commit to China's demands without assurances regarding previous pledges.
2024-09-02 10:10:03
Egypt's net foreign assets positive for third month
Egypt's net foreign assets rose by $220 million in July, remaining positive for a third straight month, central bank data shows.
2024-09-01 15:20:02
Algeria joins the BRICS New Development Bank
Algeria's application to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has been approved, the country's finance ministry announced on Sunday.
2024-09-01 14:30:02
Live Updates: Israeli attacks on West Bank devastate Jenin infrastructure
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 331st day, has killed at least 40,691 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 94,060 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris o
2024-09-01 10:15:05
Live Updates: Hamas lauds 'heroic operation' bombings in occupied West Bank
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 330th day, has killed at least 40,602 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 93,855 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris o
2024-08-31 11:05:02
Israel commits genocide in Gaza, extends war to West Bank, Lebanon: Fidan
Israel has trampled on all human values by bombing hospitals, mosques, schools, and churches, says Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
2024-08-30 19:05:02
War on all fronts: Why Israel expanded its atrocities to occupied West Bank
After laying waste to Gaza and killing thousands of civilians, Tel Aviv’s forces are wreaking havoc on other occupied areas. It is all part of a bigger design.
2024-08-30 15:10:02
Apple eyes major investment in OpenAI to dominate AI future
Apple is reportedly among investors participating in significant funding round for OpenAI, the world's leading artificial intelligence research organisation.
2024-08-30 11:05:02
Live Updates: UN demands 'immediate' end to Israel's incursion in West Bank
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 328th day, has killed at least 40,534 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 93,778 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris o
2024-08-29 11:10:04