Africa: 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum – Ghana’s Import Trade Hit 5 Million in 2024 Alone – Prez Mahama

Africa: 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum – Ghana’s Import Trade Hit $215 Million in 2024 Alone – Prez Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana’s import trade reached over $215 million in 2024. Speaking at the 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum, the President said trade between Africa and Singapore grew by 50 percent between 2020 and 2024, rising to nearly $14 billion. He noted that West Africa alone accounted for more than half…

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Well-known rhinocerous breeder among 6 arrested in South Africa over  million rhino horn trafficking scheme

Well-known rhinocerous breeder among 6 arrested in South Africa over $14 million rhino horn trafficking scheme

Six people, including a well-known rhinocerous breeder, have been charged in South Africa in connection to an international rhino horn trafficking network after a seven-year investigation, officials announced Tuesday.  The suspects are accused of smuggling 964 horns worth $14.1 million to illegal markets in Southeast Asia. They face charges of fraud, theft and violating a…

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Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by the United States after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. “This week, I will activate a special plan with more than 4.5 million militiamen…

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Africa: 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum – Ghana’s Import Trade Hit 5 Million in 2024 Alone – Prez Mahama

Africa: More Than 70 Million People in Africa Are Living With Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Two to three million South Africans have chronic viral hepatitis, with most remaining undiagnosed and untreated. Hepatitis occurs when different viruses cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A (HAV) and hepatitis E (HEV) viruses are mainly spread through contaminated food or water and typically cause self-limiting infections. This means that following a short period of…

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Columbia agrees to pay 0 million to restore funding cut by Trump administration

Columbia agrees to pay $200 million to restore funding cut by Trump administration

Columbia University will pay $200 million to the federal government to restore the majority of funding that was cut by the Trump administration over allegations it violated anti-discrimination laws. “This agreement marks an important step forward after a period of sustained federal scrutiny and institutional uncertainty,” acting university President Claire Shipman said in a statement….

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Africa: Over 100 million more people were reached with digital accounts, as global momentum builds

Africa: Over 100 million more people were reached with digital accounts, as global momentum builds

Brussels, 21 July 2025 – The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Sustainable Finance Hub, supported its members in enabling digital payments for more than 100 million people in 2024. This milestone marks major progress in advancing financial inclusion, especially for women, with 82% of advisory services…

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