Mpox crisis: Why do African countries struggle to make or buy vaccines? | Health News
After months of delay due to logistics, the first sets of mpox vaccines have finally begun arriving in Democratic Republic of the Congo, donated by…
What’s the economic toll of Israel’s war on Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Israel’s finances are under strain and its budget deficit is widening, as agencies downgrade the nation’s credit.More than 40,000 Israeli businesses are expected to go…
Investors scramble to shift positions after Trump-Harris debate | US Election 2024 News
Investors are scrambling to shift their positioning following the closely-watched debate between US Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, as betting markets…
Is Pakistan’s $7bn IMF bailout package in trouble? | Business and Economy News
Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan reached yet another staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July for a $7bn, three-year loan programme,…
Kenya airport workers strike over takeover bid by India’s Adani Group | Protests News
Hundreds of staff at Kenya’s main airport have gone on strike over a planned buyout by India’s Adani Group, grounding flights and leaving passengers stranded.…
Europe’s top court backs crackdown on Apple and Google | Tax News
European Commission directed Apple to pay billions in back taxes, an order upheld by the EU’s top court.European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager has scored…
Apple launches AI iPhone as Huawei casts shadow with tri-fold phone | Technology News
Apple has unveiled its artificial intelligence-boosted iPhone 16, showing off the long-awaited phone hours after Chinese rival Huawei’s tri-fold phone began racking up orders. “The…
Europe needs ‘massive’ investment drive to catch global competitors: Report | Business and Economy
Europe must embark on a massive investment drive if its economy is to keep pace with the United States and China, a new report says.…
Voting under way in Algeria’s presidential election | Elections News
No major changes expected with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win despite concerns about low turnout.Algerians are voting in a presidential election in which incumbent…
X’s Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections | US Election 2024 News
In August, X, the social media company once known as Twitter, publicly released Grok 2, the latest iteration of its AI chatbot. With limited guardrails,…
Road blocks lifted as Colombia reaches deal with striking truckers | Coronavirus pandemic News
For days, truckers had blocked roads in protest against the end of COVID-era fuel subsidies, snarling transport.Truckers in Colombia have reached a deal with the…
How will the US economy shape its presidential election? | Business and Economy
With two months to go before the US presidential election, the candidates are outlining their vision for the world’s biggest economy. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris…
As China, Africa woo each other, who gains more? It’s complex, say experts | Business and Economy News
Nkurunziza Alphonse knows that every time he goes out to protest, he could get arrested, even detained for a lengthy period in Kampala’s maximum security…
Trump pledges to tap Elon Musk to head government efficiency commission | Donald Trump News
Former United States President Donald Trump has pledged to create a “government efficiency” commission headed by entrepreneur Elon Musk if he is victorious in seeking…
Kamala Harris departs from Biden capital gains tax plan to widen her reach | Business and Economy News
Harris’s proposal for a lower tax rate than the one laid out by Biden suggests she wants to appeal to a broader base of voters.Democratic…
Bank of Canada cuts rates, indicates bigger cut possible | Inflation News
Wednesday marked the third consecutive cut, with the central bank citing continued easing in broad inflationary pressures.The Bank of Canada (BoC) has trimmed its key…
China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, and for Africa? | International Trade News
African leaders are converging in China this week for an anticipated high-level meeting with President Xi Jinping as Beijing continues to befriend and expand its…
China’s Xi, Nigeria’s Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties | Business and Economy
Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.China and Nigeria have pledged to deepen their economic ties…
Kamala Harris to unveil $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses | Business and Economy
US Democratic nominee’s proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump’s polling advantage on economic issues.United States Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil…
Corruption pushing African youth to emigrate: Poll | Corruption News
North America is their top destination, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Spain in Western Europe.Nearly 60 percent of young Africans want to leave…