Botswana cuts back on diamond production amid weak global demand/in /by
Botswana is one of the world's biggest diamond producers, and the biggest by value. But the country's economy has been struggling as global demand for diamonds has fallen in recent years.
Sudan faces rapidly-spreading cholera outbreak, 1000 daily cases in capital/in /by
War-ravaged Sudan is battling a cholera outbreak that could spread rapidly across the country, as health experts fear. And without a working sanitation system and most hospitals out of order, the country is ill-prepared for the influx of patients.
In a bid to aid its economy, Lebanon hopes to return to golden age of tourism/in /by
Once known as the "Riviera of the Middle East", Lebanon lost its status as popular tourist destination when it became caught in the throes of war and decades of instability gnawed away its international relations. Now, the country aims to rebuild what it lost and help its ailing economy.
Ghana ends support to Western Sahara, backs Moroccan autonomy plan instead/in /by
Accra announced on Thursday that it would endorse Morocco's autonomy plan for the disputed region, ending several decades of recognition of the independence-seeking Sarahwi Arab Democratic Republic.
For Yemeni-Americans, Trump’s travel bans cause worry and uncertainty/in /by
The sweeping travel bans on 12 countries - most of them in the Middle East and Africa - signed by US president Donald Trump could lead to families being separated and harm American immigrant communities, experts fear.
Wagner group announces withdrawal from Mali after “mission accomplished”/in /by
Mali’s government has yet to comment, and concerns remain over how the withdrawal will affect the country’s fight against extremism. Wagner’s exit leaves questions about Russia’s future role in the Sahel region.
Trump and Musk’s public breakup rocks Washington and Wall Street/in /by
Now, with Musk out of the White House and out of favor, both men appear determined to settle scores — and the break-up of this billionaire bromance may be far from over.
David Beckham reportedly set for knighthood in king’s birthday honours/in /by
Beckham had previously been overlooked for a knighthood due to tax-related scrutiny in 2014, but that red flag now appears to have lifted.
Gabon withdraws from EU fishing agreement after 18 Years/in /by
Eighteen years after signing a key fisheries partnership with the European Union, Gabon has announced its intention to unilaterally withdraw from the agreement, citing an imbalance in benefits and growing concerns over resource exploitation.
Ghanaian citizens can now travel to Morocco without a visa/in /by
Ghanaian Citizens Can Now Travel to Morocco Without a Visa