Middle East Conflict Could Slash Africa’s Economic Growth by 1.5% – AfDB Warns
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could significantly affect Africa’s economic…
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Bluesky’s AI Assistant Attie Becomes Second Most Blocked Account Amid User Backlash
Bluesky’s latest AI tool, Attie, is facing intense backlash just days after its launch. The AI assistant, designed to let…
Glemad Launches AI System to Combat Cyber Threats in Real Time
Glemad, a leading AI security research and products company, has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system designed to autonomously detect…
European Stocks Plunge to Worst Month Since 2020 Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty
European markets are heading toward their worst monthly performance since early 2020, with March trading marred by uncertainty over the…
Over $100 Billion Lost to Oil and Gas Price Spikes Amid Iran War: 350.org Warns of Global Economic Fallout
Just one month into the Iran war, ordinary people around the world are already paying an extraordinary price for fossil…
Ghana Targets Lower Borrowing Costs with 12–12.5% Bond Guidance
Ghana is aiming to reduce its borrowing costs as it re-enters the domestic debt market with a new seven-year cedi-denominated…
European Stocks Open Mixed as Unilever Confirms $15.7 Billion Merger Talks with McCormick
European markets are set for a mixed opening on Tuesday, as investors remain cautious over ongoing geopolitical tensions in the…
Bluesky Launches Attie AI App to Let Users Build Custom Social Feeds
Bluesky is stepping further into the world of AI with the launch of Attie, a standalone app that allows users…
US Cuts Nigerian Crude Imports by Nearly 50% in January 2026: What It Means for Oil Trade
The United States sharply reduced its imports of Nigerian crude oil in January 2026, marking a nearly 50% drop compared…
European Markets Fall as Iran War Escalation Rattles Global Investors
European markets started the week on a cautious note, slipping into negative territory on Monday as investors reacted to the…
Zelensky Urges EU to Confiscate Russian Oil and Block Shadow Fleet Ships
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European countries to take stronger measures against Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” calling for…
Africa Sees Record 530 Private Capital Deals in 2025 Amid Global Slowdown
Africa has emerged as the only global region to grow private capital deal activity in 2025, completing 530 transactions—a year-on-year…
African Startups See Debt Financing Surge to $1.2 Billion: Institutional Investors Take the Lead
Debt financing for African startups has surged from less than $300 million in 2021 to $1.2 billion in 2025, marking…
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices Across All Plans in 2026: What Viewers Need to Know
Netflix is raising its subscription prices again, affecting all tiers of its streaming service. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that…
5G Rollout Struggles to Boost Revenue for Mobile Operators in Africa
The rollout of 5G across Africa is making headlines, but mobile operators are finding that faster speeds and more affordable…
South Africa Holds Interest Rate at 6.75% Amid Rising Inflation Risks from Iran Conflict
South Africa’s central bank has decided to maintain its policy rate at 6.75%, signaling caution as global energy shocks linked…
Google Makes It Easy to Switch Chatbots: Transfer Your Chats and Memories to Gemini
Google is making it simpler than ever for users to move from other AI chatbots to its own Gemini platform.…
European Stocks Poised to Rise as Trump Extends Iran Strike Hiatus
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an extension to…
Trump Extends Deadline for Strikes on Iran’s Energy Plants to April 6 Amid Tense Diplomacy
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, pausing threatened…
World Bank Moves to Support Economies Hit by Middle East Conflict Amid Rising Global Costs
The World Bank Group has announced plans to support emerging economies grappling with the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle…
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as ‘gravest crime against humanity’
The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step by officially recognising the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement…
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Middle East Tensions and Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Thursday, recovering from a brief dip as fading hopes for a swift end to the…
Global Markets React as Oil Nears $100 Amid Iran Conflict Resolution Speculation
Global markets experienced a volatile start on Thursday, with stock futures slipping while oil prices surged as investors navigated the…
Africa Must Integrate Financial Systems to Avoid Fragmented Growth, BoG Governor Warns
Africa’s financial sector risks fragmented growth unless countries work to integrate their systems and regulatory frameworks, the Governor of the…
NNPC says Nigeria is attracting more buyers for LNG cargoes
Nigeria is witnessing a surge in interest for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes as global energy disruptions create new…
Africa’s Space Ambitions Stall Under “Multi-Million Orbit Tax” on Foreign Launches
African nations are increasingly designing and building their own satellites to monitor crops, track floods, and protect borders. Yet despite…
AI Crises Outpace Institutional Response, Experts Warn of Rising Digital Risks
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace and scale of global crises beyond the capacity of institutions to respond, raising urgent…
AI Skills Gap Widens as Power Users Pull Ahead, Warns Anthropic
The AI skills gap is becoming increasingly apparent as early adopters pull ahead, according to new research from AI company…
European Markets Slide as Iran Peace Talks Uncertainty Rattles Investors
European markets are heading for a weaker open on Thursday, as investors react cautiously to uncertainty surrounding potential peace talks…
WTO Reform Talks in Cameroon Face Global Trade Breakdown Risk
Trade ministers from around the world have gathered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a high-stakes four-day summit aimed at reforming the…