Politics

Rio de Janeiro to host G20 summit in 2024

A delegate stands outside the venue for G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, India. REUTERS/Anushree FadnavisRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The world’s largest economies grouped in the G20 will…

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Stocks slide on Chinese data, US debt ceiling worries hit T-bills

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidBy Herbert Lash and Alun JohnNEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – A gauge of global…

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WFP says $13 million-14 million worth of food looted in Sudan

Sudanese refugees who fled the violence in their country, gather for food given by the World Food Programme (WFP) near the border between Sudan and Chad, in Koufroun, Chad. REUTERS/Mahamat…

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Ethiopia to offer up to five banking licenses to foreign investors

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, addresses the Assembly of the African Union at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File PhotoBy Dawit EndeshawADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia…

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King’s 4-pronged approach to bridging the digital divide

His Majesty King Mswati III addressing fellow leaders at the Transform Africa Summit.By King’s Office CorrespondentsHis Majesty the King has suggested a four-pronged approach towards bridging the digital divide on…

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EU pumps in E16.3 million for renewables study

Solar panels as more and more people turn to renewable energy. By Phephile MotauThe European Union has availed a grant of up to E16.3 million for a study on renewable…

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From caviar to cardboard cutouts, businesses hope for a coronation boost

A view of souvenirs designed for the Coronation of Britain’s King Charles in Windsor, Britain, April 29, 2023. REUTERS/Maja SmiejkowskaBy Marie-Louise GumuchianLONDON (Reuters) – From tins of caviar to a…

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Dollar gains before Fed meeting, jobs data

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationBy Karen BrettellNEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar rose on Monday after data…

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24 nations building a strategic alliance against the dollar

BRICS nations leaders holding hands. Picture: BRICS Website. By Khulile ThwalaA total of 24 nations are now looking to build a strategic alliance that will challenge the United States dollar’s…

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Horn of Africa drought not possible without climate change – study

A man walks past carcasses of cows in Kura Kalicha camp for the people internally displaced by drought near Das town, Oromiya region, Ethiopia. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File PhotoBy Gloria DickieLONDON (Reuters)…

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