Israel’s Trojan Horse: Ghana’s Pegasus Purchase and Its African Implications
Israel's NSO Group's Pegasus spyware raises privacy concerns in Ghana and Africa. The secretive acquisition for $5.5 million has legal...
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Escalating Unrest in Balochistan: A Deepening Separatist Crisis
Balochistan, rich in resources yet impoverished, has faced an ongoing separatist conflict with Pakistan. The local population suffers from poverty...
Reefy Microfinance Injects EGP 4 Billion into Egypt’s Economy in 2024
In 2024, Reefy Microfinance injected EGP 4 billion into Egypt's economy, significantly expanding its total funding to over EGP 20...
Innovative Startups Transforming Cross-Border Payments in Nigeria
Nigeria's cross-border payment landscape is rapidly changing due to startups catering to the need for seamless international transactions. Projected cross-border...
JP Morgan’s Sustainable Funds Controversy: Investing in Glencore’s Coal Operations
JP Morgan has invested over £200 million in Glencore through its sustainable funds, raising questions about the bank's adherence to...
Botswana Secures Vital 10-Year Deal with De Beers to Enhance Diamond Revenue
Botswana's government has finalized a new 10-year agreement with De Beers, enhancing its share of diamond sales from 25% to...
Iraq’s Central Bank Governor Highlights Success in Dollar Sale Management
The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, announced that Iraq excels in regulating dollar sales with transparency and discipline....
Brazil’s Petrobras Implements Nearly 6% Reduction in Jet Fuel Prices
Brazil's Petrobras has cut jet fuel prices by almost 6% in March, reflecting a strategic response to market conditions and...
Moody’s Upgrades Benin’s Ratings Outlook to Positive
Moody's has upgraded Benin's ratings outlook to positive, affirming its B1 credit ratings. This change reflects improvements in the country's...
Egyptian Remittances: Pillars of Economic Stability
Egyptian remittances are crucial for the country's economy, providing essential foreign exchange and financial stability. They surged 51.3% year-on-year in...
