Lebanese President Aoun Visits Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Relations
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Saudi Arabia to bolster ties and seek military aid reactivation, marking his first trip since...
Month: March 2025
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo Announces Re-Election Bid in Guinea-Bissau
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau has announced his bid for a second term in the postponed elections scheduled for...
Implementation of Tariffs by the Trump Administration on Key Trade Partners
President Trump's tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico have begun, with significant increases in costs for U.S. importers....
Iraq’s Banking Sector Sees Advancement with Direct Transfer Operations
The Central Bank of Iraq's Governor Ali al-Alaq announced that 20 Iraqi banks are now executing direct transfer operations in...
The Smuggling of Gum Arabic from Conflict-Ridden Sudan: Implications and Challenges
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have taken control of gum arabic production amidst ongoing conflict, leading to widespread...
President Embalo Confirms Re-Election Bid Amidst Political Turmoil
Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau's President, announced his candidacy for re-election as elections were postponed to November due to various issues....
Namibia’s Digital Currency Aspirations Amid Telecom and Legal Developments
Namibia is assessing the launch of a CBDC to enhance financial inclusion while considering IMF recommendations to strengthen existing payment...
Liberian President Boakai Initiates Investigation into Unresolved Deaths
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed law enforcement in Liberia to conduct a full-scale investigation into unresolved mysterious deaths, including...
Nigeria and Nine Other Nations Hold 69% of Africa’s External Debt, Highlights Afreximbank Report
Nigeria and nine other African nations collectively account for 69% of the continent’s external debt, as reported by Afreximbank. The...
Iran News Update: Political Turbulence and Rising Protests Against Corruption as Human Rights Abuses Persist
On March 2, 2025, Iran's Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati was impeached amid internal conflict. Protests against corruption and economic decline...
