Trump opposes Israeli annexation of West Bank: Report
US President Donald Trump is opposed to Israel annexing the occupied West Bank, Axios correspondent Barak Ravid reported Monday. “A […]
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Burkina Faso’s parliament endorses a ban on political parties.
Burkina Faso’s interim legislature has approved a law banning all political parties, a move seen by analysts as strengthening the military government’s hold on power. The decision abolishes existing laws regulating parties and opposition activity, despite international calls to protect civic freedoms.
Egypt advances plans for a $1bn marina and hotel project along the Red Sea.
Egypt has announced a $1 billion mixed-use project on its Red Sea coastline as part of efforts to boost tourism
Kofi Adams urges Africa to recognize sports as a key driver of economic growth.
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged African governments to elevate sports as a strategic economic sector
Inflation in Uganda remains below target, prompting the central bank to keep interest rate at 9.75%.
Uganda’s central bank has held its main interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive meeting, pointing to global economic risks
Angola plans major diamond investments with UK mining firm
Efforts are underway for Angola to secure a 20% to 30% shareholding in De Beers, the global diamond powerhouse owned
Mali establishes a state-owned company to manage mining assets and boost government revenue
The Malian government has announced plans to establish a state-owned company to administer its interests in mining enterprises, according to
China’s property market is expected to face a steeper downturn this year
S&P Global Ratings has cut its forecast for China’s property sales in 2026, just two months into the year. On
EU impose measures to compel Meta to reverse WhatsApp’s AI policy.
The EU plans to impose interim measures on Meta to prevent WhatsApp from blocking third-party AI assistants, citing potential antitrust violations. The move aims to protect competition while the investigation continues, as Meta’s policy change, effective January, restricts access for outside AI tools. Meta has pushed back, saying users have alternative ways to access AI and the EU’s concerns are misplaced.
Markets in Japan rise after Takaichi achieves a groundbreaking election victory
Japanese stocks soared after PM Sanae Takaichi’s LDP won a two-thirds lower house majority, giving her a strong mandate to advance pro-business policies.