Ethiopia emerges second-largest investment destination, attracting $18.6 billion in 5 years
Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s second-largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), underscoring its growing appeal to global investors and the impact of recent economic reforms.Speaking at an investment forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zeleke Temesgen said the…
Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to ‘reverse course’
The Trump administration’s top official on counterterrorism has resigned over the war in Iran, and has urged the president to “reverse course”. In a letter posted to his X account, National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said that Iran posed…
23 confirmed dead in Maiduguri bomb explosions, 108 injured
The Police Command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed 23 persons killed and 108 injured at Maiduguri, during the multiple explosions on Monday. The police said that suspected suicide bombers allegedly carried out the suicide attacks at 7:24 p.m.. ASP…
United States launches investigation into South Africa
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they are engaging in “unfair trade”. The investigation forms part of a broader push by the US government…
Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session
Mexico City has set a new Guinness World Record after hosting the largest football training session ever recorded, drawing thousands of participants to the historic Zócalo square in the heart of the Mexican capital. The record-breaking event took place on…
Peter Obi Condemns Attack on ADC Secretariat in Cross River State
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the recent attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area, describing it as a serious setback for democracy in Nigeria. Obi made the statement on ????, expressing concern…
Cuba’s National Power Grid Collapses, Leaving Millions Without Electricity
Cuba has been plunged into darkness after the country’s national electric grid collapsed, leaving millions of residents without power across the island. The blackout, which occurred on March 16, affected nearly the entire population of about 10–11 million people, according…
New Pump Prices Announced After Dangote Ends Earlier Reduction
Petroleum marketers across Nigeria have released new depot prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, following the decision by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to reverse its earlier price reduction. The refinery had initially reduced the ex-depot (gantry)…
Laporta re-elected Barca president for fourth term
Joan Laporta vowed Barcelona will be “unstoppable” after he was re-elected club president for a further five years. Winning just over 68% of the vote, he will begin his second-consecutive term – and fourth overall – from 1 July, the…
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Announces Extra Public Holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has announced an additional public holiday in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, giving Malaysians extra time to celebrate the end of Ramadan with their families. The announcement was made during…