Zimbabwe launches new bank notes aimed at boosting confidence in local currency
Zimbabwe launched its upgraded banknotes on Tuesday with an appeal to national pride and confidence. The BiG5 series features the […]
Pentagon cancels press briefing with defense secretary, joint chiefs of staff
A press briefing scheduled to take place at 8 am (1200GMT) in the Pentagon has been cancelled. “Tomorrow’s press briefing
‘Europe heading towards most serious energy crisis of all time,’ Hungarian premier warns
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned on Tuesday that Europe is moving towards the “most serious energy crisis of all
Trump says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ as Iran deal deadline looms
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” as his deadline for reaching a
Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal
Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating as Iran rejects a proposed 45-day ceasefire, insisting instead on a permanent
Chinese logistics firms shift away from Middle East as war raises costs
Chinese logistics companies are scaling back operations in the Middle East, as the current war continues to heighten geopolitical risks
Dangote refinery exports surge amid disruptions linked to the Iran war
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, is stepping into a critical role as fuel and fertiliser shortages ripple across the continent
Rising global imbalances cannot be fixed by tariffs – IMF cautions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that widening global imbalances are being driven by deep-rooted domestic economic factors not
Bank of Ghana’s $1.3bn profit from gold sale could help narrow 2025 losses
The Bank of Ghana (BoG)’s decision to sell more than half of its gold reserves in November & December 2025
Iran threatens to restrict Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Trump warnings
After the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, another crucial regional waterway, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, is now at risk