Category: Development
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A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids
๐ณ๐ฌ A girl who was seized from her school along with hundreds of others during a raid by extremists ten years ago in northeastern Nigeria has been rescued together with her three children, the Nigerian army said Thursday. Lydia Simon, who is five months pregnant, was rescued by Nigerian troops in the Gwoza council area…
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Nigerian Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record by completing the longest chess marathon
โ ๐ณ๐ฌ Nigerian Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record by completing the longest chess marathon To raise money for underprivileged children in Africa, he played continuously for over 58 hours in New York City’s Times Square without being defeated. “I can’t process a lot of the emotions I feel right now. I don’t…
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LIBERIA-GHANA BEGINS TALKS ON BUDUBURAM REFUGEES CRISIS
โ As GOL Delegation Makes Major Strides in Ghana The Government of Liberia delegation headed by the Deputy Minister for Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cllr. Jeddi Armah, arrived in Accra, Ghana, over the weekend to embark on a mission of pivotal importance. The delegation commenced with a series of critical meetings aimed at…
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Trafigura’s Head of Oil Retires to Pursue Equestrian Passion Amidst Scandal
๐ฐJosรฉ Larocca, a prominent figure in global commodities trading, has announced his retirement from Olympic show jumping, marking the end of an era in Trafigura Group’s oil division. Larocca’s departure, revealed on April 5, follows an international scandal, yet to be linked to his personal conduct. Larocca, aged 55, held a pivotal role in Trafigura’s…
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Zimbabwe’s transition to new ZiG currency reportedly prompts banking disruptions
๐ฟ๐ผ Banking operations in Zimbabwe have been disrupted as financial institutions rushed to convert all Zimbabwe dollar account balances to ZiG, the new legal tender, media reported. Thus, ZimSwitch, the national payments platform provider, revealed that processing of local dollar transactions across financial institutions is currently unavailable. Nedbank, a South African banking giant operating in…
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Former Pentagon Adviser Macgregor urges US to stop “marching” into foreign countries
๐บ๐ธ “We need to stop marching into other peoples countries and trying to force people to become like us,”ย Former Pentagon Adviser Col. Douglas Macgregor said. Earlier this week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that US-led NATO is a defensive alliance that has “no designs” to seize the territory of any other country…
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Zimbabwe unveils new currency as depreciation, inflation stoke turmoil
๏ฟ Zimbabwe on Friday launched a new currency to replace its previous one that in recent months has been battered by depreciation, and in some instances rejection by the population. Authorities hope the new measure will halt a currency crisis underlining the countryโs yearslong economic troubles. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Gov. John Mushayavanhu said the…
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Top 10 African Countries Receiving Remittances: A Lifeline for Economies
Remittances, money sent back home by migrants living abroad, are a crucial financial lifeline for many African countries. These funds contribute significantly to household incomes, support families, and boost local economies. Here’s a look at the top 10 African nations receiving remittances from their diasporas: 1. Egypt: Topping the list, Egypt benefits tremendously from its…
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๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ชPresident Ruto receives Ghanaโs most prestigious award
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has conferred on Kenyan President William Ruto, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta, Ghana’s most distinguished accolade, during a state function. Praising President Ruto as a paragon among a new breed of African leaders committed to enforcing accountability and due process, Akufo-Addo recognized Ruto’s efforts…
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Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduces new currency
๐ฟ๐ผ Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) will be issued in the form of banknotes and coins, Russian media reported, citing the head of the country’s Reserve Bank. All reserves of the Zimbabwean dollar will be transferred to the new currency, backed by reserves of foreign currency and precious metals mined in the country, said John Mushayavanu. The…
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