Brazil Temporarily Loosens Rules for Workers’ Severance Fund Access
Brazil has introduced an executive order easing restrictions on workers' access to their severance fund (FGTS), which could potentially free...
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EFCC Highlights N40 Billion Losses from Employment Fraud in Nigeria
The EFCC reports that Nigeria loses over N40 billion annually due to employment fraud. Chairman Ola Olukoyede emphasized the need...
Botswana Secures Enhanced Ten-Year Diamond Sales Agreement with De Beers
Botswana has signed a crucial ten-year diamond sales agreement with De Beers, enhancing its share of sales from 25% to...
INTERPOL Operation Sanu Uncovers Human and Environmental Costs of Illegal Mining in Western Africa
Operation Sanu, an INTERPOL initiative, targeted illegal mining in Burkina Faso, the Gambia, Guinea, and Senegal, leading to the arrest...
Unlocking Malaysia’s Rare Earth Resources for Global Market Potential
Malaysia aims to unlock RM747 billion worth of rare earth elements amidst rising global demand and regulatory challenges from China....
Tanzania’s Central Bank Responds to Online Lending Fraud Incident
The Bank of Tanzania is addressing a surge in online fraud, particularly related to the Leo Beneath London case, leading...
Radius Gold Expands Tierra Roja Copper Project in Peru
Radius Gold has expanded the Tierra Roja Copper Project in Peru, focusing on enhancing its exploration efforts to identify resources....
China’s Ventarrones Observatory in Chile: Analyzing Dual-Use Concerns
The Ventarrones Observatory in Chile, a project backed by China, raises dual-use concerns regarding its strategic implications for surveillance and...
El Salvador’s Strategic Balancing Act: Bitcoin Acquisitions and AI Legislation
El Salvador continues its Bitcoin acquisitions while positioning itself as a tech hub through new AI legislation, despite IMF-imposed restrictions....
Peru Suspends Call for Power Transmission Concession Bids
Peru has suspended the call for bids for its power transmission concession. This suspension signifies a vital reevaluation within the...
