Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), says the country’s growing security ties with Türkiye will not weaken its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, stressing that Nigeria’s non-aligned approach allows it to partner with multiple global powers to address its security challenges.
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb India’s purchases of Russian oil, signaling a shift in trade and energy ties between the two countries.
Palestinians have started moving through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for pedestrian
Zimbabwe is advancing its position as Africa’s top lithium producer with the launch of a lithium sulphate plant, shifting from raw ore exports to high-value refined production. The move, supported by major Chinese investors, is expected to boost industrialization, strengthen the country’s role in clean energy supply chains, and capture greater economic value from its mineral resources.
Ghana has urged African leaders to unite behind a bold push for $100 billion in annual climate adaptation and mitigation finance, stressing that the continent cannot tackle escalating climate impacts alone. Speaking on behalf of President Mahama, Minister Alhaji Baba Seidu Issifu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate climate burden and called for fair, accessible financing, strengthened partnerships, and collective action to turn adaptation into a driver of sustainable growth and industrialisation.
Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has announced the appointment of Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Mrs Freda Yahan Duplan, who has led the Board since 2020, marking a new phase in the Bank’s leadership and governance.
The United States is shifting its approach in Africa, prioritizing private investment, infrastructure financing, and trade integration over traditional aid.
A new Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group with the African Union aims to fund projects in transport, energy, and digital networks.
The initiative reflects Washington’s effort to strengthen influence as global competition on the continent intensifies.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), Iman Rachman, resigned following a sharp market sell-off that erased approximately $84 billion in value over two days amid concerns of a potential downgrade by global index provider MSCI.
US President Donald Trump has cautioned that it would be “very dangerous” for the United Kingdom to deepen economic relations with China, as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his visit to Beijing to reset ties between the two nations.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to expand the country’s mining revenue base by fully integrating small-scale miners into the tax system under the revised mining royalty regime.
