IFC and ALCB Fund Propel West Africa’s First Gender Bond to Support Women Entrepreneurs
IFC and ALCB Fund jointly invest in West Africa's first gender bond, issued by Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire, aimed at enhancing...
Month: March 2025
Standard Bank Achieves 4% Growth in Annual Profit
Standard Bank announced a 4% rise in annual profit, with headline earnings at 44.5 billion rand, and declared a final...
Minister Benn Cautions of Treason for Supporting Venezuela’s Elections in Essequibo
Minister Robeson Benn warned that any support for Venezuela's planned elections for a Governor in Essequibo could lead to treason...
US Imposes Sanctions on Swedish Criminal Network Linked to Iran
The US has sanctioned the Foxtrot Network in Sweden for its ties to Iranian operatives and involvement in violence, including...
Control of Mekelle Airport by TPLF Faction and Rising Tensions in Tigray
The TPLF faction under Debretsion Gebremicael reportedly controls Mekelle's airport, while Getachew Reda is rumored to have fled to Addis...
FirstBank Ghana Launches New Private Banking & Wealth Management Services
FirstBank Ghana is launching its Private Banking & Wealth Management service in Kumasi and Accra to cater to high-net-worth individuals....
Standard Bank Reports 4% Increase in Annual Profit for 2023
Standard Bank reported a 4% increase in annual profit, with headline earnings rising to 44.5 billion rand, and announced a...
Lithuanian Consulate Issues Warning on Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Advertisements in Sri Lanka
The Lithuanian Consulate has issued a warning to Sri Lanka regarding fraudulent cryptocurrency advertisements that falsely feature prominent public figures....
Brazil Denounces U.S. Tariff Increases on Steel and Aluminum as Unjustified
Brazil's government criticized the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, calling it unjustified and detrimental....
Violent Clashes Erupt at Retiree Protest in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A protest in Buenos Aires led by retirees faced violent clashes with police, injuring at least 20 individuals. Participants included...
