Africa: AU Pushes for Concerted Effort to Transform Agriculture in Africa

Africa: Breaking Chains – Africa Pushes to Overhaul Unfair Financial Order

Africa is intensifying its calls for reforms to the global financial system, arguing that the current standards for accessing international concessional finance and building competitive financial institutions remain under the control of outdated frameworks that disadvantage the continent. During the African Union Commission’s 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting held in Malabo, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali…

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Bitcoin pushes higher into record territory

Bitcoin pushes higher into record territory

Bitcoin climbed to an all-time high near US$112 000 late on Wednesday, bolstered by an increased risk appetite and persistent institutional demand as traditional financial market players embraced the world’s largest cryptocurrency. It touched a record peak of $111 988.90 and was last up 0.4% at $111 259. Since the beginning of the year, bitcoin has advanced more…

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Africa: As Five African Heads of State Prepare for High-Stakes White House Talks, President Trump Pushes Trade Over Aid in Renewed African Policy Framework

Africa: As Five African Heads of State Prepare for High-Stakes White House Talks, President Trump Pushes Trade Over Aid in Renewed African Policy Framework

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump is set to host the heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House next week for a luncheon aimed at strengthening commercial and security ties between the United States and Coastal West and Central Africa. According to a White House official, the event…

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Swiss tech giant pushes SA students towards STEM careers

Swiss tech giant pushes SA students towards STEM careers

Schools of Specialisation students during the Corporate Social Responsibility Youth Empowerment Day 2025, at ABB in Johannesburg. As Youth Month draws to a close, Swiss tech giant ABB yesterday hosted an event in Johannesburg to inspire matriculants from some of Gauteng’s Schools of Specialisation (SOS), offering insights and guidance as they transition to higher education…

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Africa: AU Pushes for Concerted Effort to Transform Agriculture in Africa

Africa: Powering Africa – Ethiopia Pushes for Regional Energy Integration

– Ethiopia has called for enhanced regional power connectivity as a crucial solution to Africa’s growing energy challenges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The 4th AfriRUN ILO Conference, held yesterday, promoted regional power connectivity for inclusive and sustainable development, while fostering cooperation and equitable energy access across African nations. Speaking at the…

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