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Benin confirms 54 soldiers killed in Jihadist attack on Northern military posts
COTONOU, April 24, 2025 — The government of Benin has confirmed that 54 soldiers were killed in a…
SINOPEC trains 800 Ugandans to boost local oil sector skills
KAMPALA, April 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese oil giant SINOPEC has launched a large-scale training program for more than…
Ramaphosa, Trump discuss Ukraine war and strained U.S.-South Africa ties
JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he had spoken with…
South Africa scraps VAT hike amid coalition tensions and investor concerns
JOHANNESBURG, April 24 (Reuters) — South Africa has dropped plans to raise its value-added tax (VAT) rate from…
Kenya busts rare ant-smuggling ring in landmark wildlife trafficking case
NAIROBI, April 23, 2025, (Reuters) — In an unusual twist to Kenya’s wildlife trafficking battle, police who raided…
Air Peace grounds flights as NiMet strike halts weather services
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace, suspended all flight operations on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, following an indefinite strike…
Nigeria eyes rejoining JP Morgan bond index amid FX reforms
Nigeria is in advanced talks with JP Morgan to regain entry into its Government Bond Index, a development…
Congo and M23 rebels commit to peace talks in Qatar
(Reuters) — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pledged on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to…
Nigeria records $15.2 billion net forex inflow in Q1 2025 as market reforms boost confidence
Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (FX) inflow of $15.20 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025,…
EU hits Apple and Meta with first major fines under new tech law
The European Union has issued its first major fines under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), imposing a…
Trump softens rhetoric on China as trade talks loom
President Donald Trump has adopted a more conciliatory tone ahead of renewed trade negotiations with China, signaling a…
U.S. markets rally on easing trade tensions, earnings optimism
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks bounced back on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, driven by upbeat corporate earnings and signs…