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Trump pushes TikTok sale to American investors

Vice President JD Vance said the agreement would give American investors control of the app’s powerful algorithm, with more details expected in the coming weeks.

Ethiopia, Niger plan to build nuclear plants with Russia’s Rosatom

Officials from both countries made the announcements during a nuclear energy forum in Moscow.

African leaders demand equity and UN reform, decrying marginalization

With a powerful, unified voice, African leaders addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week, issuing a stark call for a fundamental shift in global power dynamics.

Finance workers in South Korea stage first general strike rally in three years

Thousands of finance workers in South Korea staged a general strike in Seoul on Friday, demanding higher wages and shorter working hours in the country’s banking sector.

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi triggers flood and landslide warnings

Typhoon Bualoi weakened into a storm after striking the eastern Philippines overnight, sweeping through central islands on Friday where tens of thousands had been evacuated from flood- and landslide-prone villages.

Japan cuts Africa exchange initiative amid increased immigration fears

The programme with Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania had aimed to foster cultural and social exchanges.

Sudan’s prime minister urges ceasefire roadmap at UNGA

The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed at least 40,000 people and displaced some 12 million, according to the UN.

Madagascar imposes curfew amid violent blackout protests

The government of Madagascar enacted a strict nighttime curfew on Thursday after widespread protests over chronic water and power outages escalated, leading to violent clashes, looting, and arson across the capital.

Botswana seeks alternative markets as US tariffs erode export competitiveness

Officials say talks with China and opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area could cushion the blow, while domestic reforms are underway to attract investment and broaden the country’s economic base.

Interpol targets romance scams: 260 arrested in Africa

The suspects are accused of exploiting social media and dating platforms to defraud victims. Romance scams involved fake profiles and stolen images, while sextortion cases saw victims blackmailed with explicit videos or photos.