Mael Jules 
In a notable development for the Kenyan economy, the country’s currency, the shilling, firmed marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday, marking a positive shift for the East African nation’s financial markets. According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), at 1305 GMT, the shilling was quoted at 128.85/129.35 against the dollar, up … Read more
Nigeria’s largest labour union, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has made a significant move by suspending its planned nationwide protest against a 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs, following an agreement to enter talks with the government. This comes after a week of escalating tensions between the union, which represents millions of workers across the country, … Read more
In a decisive move that signals deepening tensions between the world’s two largest economies, China has unveiled a series of countermeasures against major U.S. firms, including Google, leading agricultural equipment manufacturers, and the parent company of Calvin Klein. This announcement came just minutes after Washington imposed a fresh wave of tariffs on Chinese imports, intensifying … Read more
In a historic and controversial move, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that El Salvador has agreed to accept deportees from the United States of any nationality, including violent American criminals currently serving sentences in U.S. prisons. This revelation marks a dramatic shift in global immigration policies and has sparked intense debate among … Read more
China has fired back against the Trump administration’s latest tariffs, implementing a series of countermeasures targeting key American industries, including coal, liquefied natural gas, and major technology firms such as Google. The move comes just hours after the U.S. imposed a fresh 10% tariff on Chinese goods, reigniting tensions between the world’s two largest economies … Read more
In a groundbreaking decision that highlights the growing urgency of addressing transnational criminal activities, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced the deployment of 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. This strategic move comes as both Mexico and the United States are grappling with a surge in drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, which has fueled … Read more
In a high-stakes move that has set political and legal circles abuzz, tech mogul Elon Musk, alongside President Donald Trump, revealed plans to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This latest initiative marks an escalation in their ongoing efforts to challenge the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy, triggering a fierce … Read more
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday vehemently rejected accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump that South Africa was “confiscating” land. Ramaphosa’s response came after Trump’s controversial comments on social media, which stirred a significant backlash from South African leaders, including both the government and opposition parties. Trump’s remarks centered around South Africa’s recent land … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is facing a financial crisis as it grapples with the impact of the United States’ planned withdrawal from the agency, set in motion by President Donald Trump’s directive on his first day back in office. The executive board of the WHO met on Monday in Geneva, amid growing concern and … Read more
In a moment that highlights the ongoing connection between sports and leadership, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the prestigious Lagos House, Marina, on Monday. The meeting was a moment of cultural and sports synergy, as Drogba, along with his team and representatives of the E1 … Read more