The Bank of England (BOE) in the City of London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thursday’s bonanza of four European central banks announcing interest rate decisions was as expected: the European Central Bank, Norges Bank, and Riksbank held their rates, while the Bank of England cut. But there…
SpaceX’s Starlink said one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space on Wednesday that created a “small number” of debris and cut off communications with the spacecraft at 418km in altitude, a rare kinetic accident in orbit for the satellite internet giant. “The satellite is largely intact, tumbling, and will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and…
Nairobi — African countries have renewed calls for equitable, affordable, and timely access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations, warning that scientific breakthroughs alone will not end the epidemic without deliberate action to close access and affordability gaps. The call was made during a high-level UNAIDS meeting in Brazil, where Kenya’s National AIDS and…
Kenyan President Delivers 4,500 Housing Units in Urban Overhaul President William Ruto handed over keys to more than 4,500 beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Programme at New Mukuru in Nairobi, describing the project as a major step toward transforming Kenya through modern, planned urban housing. The handover followed the allocation of 1,080 units in…
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Graphic: Xsolla Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of MTN Mobile Money (MTN MoMo) as part of its payment solution in Congo-Brazzaville and Zambia. This expansion builds on Xsolla’s existing MTN Mobile Money coverage across Africa, reinforcing its mission to make…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has raised a record $11 billion for the African Development Fund (ADF), which provides low-cost loans to low-income countries to support development projects. This is the largest amount in the Fund’s history, achieved despite cuts in global aid budgets and financial pressures worldwide. The funds, raised from 43 partners…
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, festive season scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33,502 Christmas-themed phishing emails in the past two weeks alone, along with more…
The Australian government has announced a gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi Beach attack – its deadliest mass shooting in decades. The scheme is the largest since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, which left 35 people dead and prompted Australia to introduce world-leading gun control measures. Fifteen people were killed and…
US President Donald Trump. Brian Snyder/Reuters After celebrating Donald Trump’s second presidential term by swilling cocktails and partying to Snoop Dogg at a pre-inauguration event in January, the crypto industry went on to notch major legislative and regulatory victories this year. But the party may not continue into 2026. Among the industry’s biggest wins under…
