Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good’ talks with Xi

Trump leaves China with no agreement on thorny issues, but cites ‘very good’ talks with Xi

BEIJING — Though U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “discussed almost everything,” their superpower summit here this week produced no sweeping agreements and concluded with just a handful of measurable outcomes. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Instead, each side lavished…

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Africa: Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

Africa: Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe. The high-level meeting focused on economic transformation, industrialisation, agriculture and regional cooperation. During the meeting, President Nguema congratulated President Museveni upon his inauguration, describing the occasion as historic. “I could not see anyone else winning other than you because you…

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Africa: Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action

Nairobi — African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the continent push to position themselves at the center of the global climate response. The call emerged strongly during the opening of the Regional Parliamentary Seminar on Methane Emissions and Climate…

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Android 17 balances AI innovation and digital wellness

Android 17 balances AI innovation and digital wellness

Google’s mission to refine its mobile operating system takes a significant leap forward with Android 17. While last year’s update focused on the notification experience and a large-screen desktop mode, the 2026 release leans heavily into Gemini integration, specifically through advanced app automations. However, for users less interested in AI, Android 17 introduces several high-impact…

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Africa: Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

African Union to Convene the Chairperson’s 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon

The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson’s 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 May 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon. Held under the theme “Powering Ceasefires, National Dialogue and Reconciliation for Durable Peace,” the Retreat will bring together AU High Representatives, Special Envoys,…

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Africa: Museveni, Gabon’s Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance

Africa: At 3i Africa Summit 2026 – Fidelity Bank Pushes for Africa-Led Digital Infrastructure

Fidelity Bank Ghana has reinforced its position as a key voice in Africa’s digital transformation agenda following its participation in the 3i Africa Summit 2026, where Bank executives joined high-level conversations on digital infrastructure, fintech innovation, and the future of Africa’s digital economy. As sponsors of the summit, Fidelity Bank participated in strategic discussions that…

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‘We could be a thousand times larger’

‘We could be a thousand times larger’

In 2024, private equity firm Verod Capital invested in i-Fitness, a Nigerian gym chain founded in 2015 by the entrepreneur Foluso Ogunwale. Verod co-founder Danladi Verheijen describes the business as one of his favourite investments. Despite operating only around 30 outlets, i-Fitness is already seven times the size of its nearest competitor in West Africa…

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