Insecurity and Governance Challenges in South Sudan and Africa
The BBC Audio segment focuses on South Sudan’s rising tensions under its unity government, the revival of Libya's oil exploration...
Year: 2025
I&M Bank Rwanda Reports 74% Increase in Net Profit for 2024
I&M Bank Plc achieved a 74% rise in net profit for 2024, reaching Rwf18.6 billion. Asset growth and strategic initiatives...
Mastercard’s 2025 Economic Outlook for South Africa: Navigating towards Recovery
The Mastercard Economics Institute projects South Africa's GDP to grow by 1.7% in 2025, with a 1.9% increase in consumer...
Clashes Erupt in Buenos Aires as Retirees and Soccer Fans Protest Austerity Measures
Argentine retirees and soccer fans protested against austerity measures in Buenos Aires, leading to violent clashes with police. The unrest...
Emirati Delegation Delivers Trump’s Letter to Iranian Foreign Minister
An Emirati delegation led by Anwar Gargash delivered a letter from former President Trump to Iran's Foreign Minister on March...
Mastercard Economics Institute’s 2025 Economic Outlook for Nigeria: Navigating Change
The Mastercard Economics Institute's 2025 Economic Outlook for Nigeria forecasts a GDP growth of 2.9% and a 6% increase in...
Violent Clashes Erupt During Retiree Protests in Buenos Aires
Protests organized by retirees in Argentina turned violent, leading to clashes with police in Buenos Aires. Demonstrators, including soccer fans,...
Impact of Increased Tariffs on U.S. Tech Firms and Their Future Strategies
U.S. tech firms, exemplified by Deena Ghazarian's Austere, are grappling with the economic implications of increased tariffs imposed by President...
Trump’s Timber Orders, China’s Tariffs, and Peru’s Peatlands: Key Climate Updates
Recent executive orders by Donald Trump to enhance U.S. timber production are provoking environmental concerns. China has imposed agricultural tariffs...
Kuwait Releases American Detainees in Goodwill Gesture Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts
Kuwait has released several American detainees, including veterans and military contractors held on drug charges, in a goodwill gesture towards...
