Category: International Business & Finance
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The Great War of Africa: A Forgotten Tragedy That Shaped a Continent
World leaders are currently focused on preventing a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, but there is another conflict, far more devastating and often overlooked, that demands urgent attention. This is not a new crisis but a haunting repeat of a war that engulfed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda from…
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US declares interest in developing African mining sector
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA โ The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in developing the mining sector in Africa. On the first day of his second term, Trump signed an executive order focusing on minerals, mineral extraction, and mineral processing. “Mainly in the United States but if you read closely there are also…
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๐ณ๐ฆ Sam Nujoma: The Architect of Namibian Freedom
Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and leadership. Known as the Father of the Nation, Nujoma led the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in a decades-long struggle against South African apartheid rule. His tireless efforts culminated in Namibia’s independence in 1990, marking a…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghanaโs President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending. The directive was issued on Friday, February 7, during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers at the presidential palace in Accra. President Mahama emphasized that only essential travel…
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Bitcoin ban: African countries where crypto is restricted or illegal
Bitcoin has been controversial since its beginning in 2009, as have the subsequent cryptocurrencies that followed in its wake. Due to its extreme volatility, its use in nefarious transactions and the exorbitant use of electricity to mine it, the legal status of the digital currency varies substantially from country to country. But as more Africans…
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๐ฑ๐ท How the CIA Helped Ruin Liberia- OpED
In the 1980s, Samuel K. Doe was the CIAโs boy. He was one of Africaโs worst rulers, who provided bases used for subversion campaigns across Africa and upheld the interests of Firestone Rubber. When Doe lost his utility, the CIA supported Charles Taylor who helped trigger Liberiaโs ruinous civil war in the 1990s. On April…
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U.S. House Financial Services Committee Debates Trump Administration Tariffs’ Impact on Small Banks
Date: February 10, 2025Author: PanAfrican.Email During a pivotal House Financial Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) led a robust discussion on the potential repercussions of the Trump Administrationโs proposed tariffs, particularly their impact on small banks. The hearing, which brought together financial experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, highlighted growing concerns over how…
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๐บ๐ธ Elon Musk and the Rise of the 19-Year-Old Disruptors: Reshaping the U.S. Government Under Trumpโs Return
In a world where billionaires already wield unprecedented influence over global economies, technology, and even space exploration, Elon Musk has taken his ambitions to a new level. With Donald Trumpโs return to the White House, Musk has secured an official role as a Special Government Employee, heading the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. But…
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Nigeriaโs Federal System at a Crossroads: Lawmakers Propose Creation of 31 New States Amid Controversy
In a bold and contentious move, Nigerian lawmakers have sparked nationwide debate by proposing the creation of 31 new states, a plan that would significantly reshape the countryโs federal structure. If approved, the number of states in Nigeria would rise from 36 to 67, marking one of the most dramatic reorganizations since the country gained…
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๐ซ๐ท๐ฑ๐พ Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi’s Shadow Over Franceย
The former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is back in court, this time facing allegations of illegal campaign financing tied to the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The trial, which began on January 6, 2025, accuses Sarkozy of accepting up to 50 million euros from Gaddafi’s regime to fund his 2007 presidential campaignโa direct violation of…
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