Iran, US prepare for talks in Oman
Iran and the United States were preparing for talks on Friday in Oman, with Washington looking to see if there […]
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Mahama calls for transport investment to reduce business costs across Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has urged African governments to prioritise road and rail infrastructure, warning that weak transport networks continue to raise business costs and hinder trade across the continent. He said stronger transport links are critical to making intra-African trade more affordable and fully realising the goals of the AfCFTA.
UK ordered to pay £420m by Nigerian court over 1949 mining killings
A Nigerian court has ordered the UK government to compensate the families of 21 coal miners killed by colonial authorities in 1949, ruling that the deaths were an unlawful violation of the right to life. The killings, which occurred during a protest over working conditions at the Iva Valley coal mine, are widely seen as a turning point in Nigeria’s anti-colonial struggle.
Russian general fatally shot multiple times in Moscow
ieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU military intelligence, was shot multiple times and hospitalized in Moscow on Friday. The attacker fled, and investigators have opened a case for attempted murder. Alexeyev is the latest high-ranking Russian officer targeted since the war in Ukraine began nearly four years ago.
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.
India set to purchase up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft after U.S. trade deal
India plans to order up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of efforts to expand trade with the United States, with additional imports of engines and parts potentially pushing the total above $100 billion. The deal comes amid broader discussions on increasing bilateral trade, while officials stress that no binding investment commitments have yet been made.
Dubai firm invests $1.6bn to power Africa’s AI data centres and agribusiness expansion
Founded in 2014, the privately held firm is repositioning to address Africa’s growing food security pressures while capitalising on rising demand for digital infrastructure driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company has already invested about $300 million in land acquisitions and asset-backed projects across the continent, with further funding to be deployed through partnerships and public–private collaborations with African governments.
Triple dependency continues to sabotage Africa’s sovereignty, Mahama declares
President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned that Africa’s pursuit of true sovereignty remains severely constrained by what he terms a “triple dependency” on external forces for security, social services, and the extraction of critical minerals.
Mahama commits to strengthening relations with Zambia.
President John Dramani Mahama has restated Ghana’s commitment to strengthening trade, investment and financial cooperation with Zambia, citing the country’s improving macroeconomic stability and reform efforts as positive signals for deeper regional partnership.
Zelenskyy appoints new chief of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleh Luhovskyi as the acting head of the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) of Ukraine in