CBAM on trial: What the Russia-EU WTO case means for Africa
Russia's legal challenge to the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could offer Africa a route to question the controversial legislation.
👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – OPay’s new Standard
In today's edition: Standard Bank invests in OPay || Airtel Money IPO falls slightly short || ARC Ride tripled revenue, but losses grew || Ecobank eyes Africa-China trade
Airtel Money's $7 billion milestone for African fintech
The London Stock Exchange debut of Airtel Money marks a significant milestone for Africa's fintech industry. With a valuation of approximately $7 billion, the transaction highlights the growing appeal of African digital financial services to international investors while opening a broader discussion
Absa becomes first African financial institution to invest in Lendable's blended-finance strategy
Investment reflects growing participation of emerging-market capital in global asset-backed credit strategies supporting the real economy
Nigeria condemns fatal Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport
Nigeria described the incident as a dangerous escalation that violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and undermined efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The post Nigeria condemns fatal Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
South Africa: Elections 2026 - Even the Province Couldn't Fix This Municipality
[GroundUp] Ditsobotla in North West has been failing for years
Africa: AU to Push for Financial Reforms, Debt Relief At IMF-World Bank Meetings
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) will push for reforms to the global financial system, improved debt resolution mechanisms and stronger financial independence for the continent during the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.
Liberia: Liberia Calls for Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians in Ukraine-Russia War
[New Republic] NEW YORK, USA -- Liberia has called for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and unhindered humanitarian access in Ukraine, as the country renewed its appeal for a peaceful settlement of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in accordance with the United Nations Charter.
Ogaga Ifowodo Wins the $100,000 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature with Why Does God Need a Gun?
Poet, lawyer, and activist Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his poetry collection Why Does God Need a Gun?, taking home the $100,000 prize. The winner was announced at NLNG’s Grand Award Night in Lagos on Friday, October 9. According to LightRay! Media, the collection,
Perfect Strangers | Masimba Musodza | Fiction
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