37 Killed in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Illegal Mine in Nigeria
At least 37 people have died after suspected carbon monoxide exposure at an illegal mining site in northern Nigeria, local authorities confirmed as investigations began.
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South Africa: 4 Dead, 31 Injured After Bus Crashes on N1 Near Zimbabwe Border
A long-distance bus from Gauteng to Zimbabwe veered off the N1 highway near the border, leaving at least four dead and dozens injured as rescuers worked to free trapped passengers.
Kenya Begins to Sell New Dollar Bonds to Manage Debt
The Kenyan government began holding investor calls today to sell new dollar bonds maturing in 2034 and 2039. The money is intended to buy back $500 million of existing debt and manage the country's heavy repayment schedule.
EBRD Issues First Major Food-Sector Loan in West Africa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) issued its first-ever major food-sector loan in Sub-Saharan Africa today. The €70 million will support cashew, cocoa, and sesame farmers in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria to help them process crops locally instead of just exporting raw materials.
South Africa Inflation Eases to 3.5% in January as Fuel Prices Fall
Fresh data from Statistics South Africa released this morning shows consumer inflation eased to 3.5% in January. While meat prices (especially beef) are still surging, lower petrol and diesel prices have provided much-needed relief to households.
Libya Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem – WHO
In a historic victory for North African public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially validated today that Libya has eliminated trachoma (a neglected tropical disease that causes blindness). Libya is now the 10th country in its region to wipe out a major neglected disease.
Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Global Corruption Network
Investigative journalists said today that newly released documents expose a global web of corruption linking powerful figures in royalty, banking, and the technology sector across multiple continents. Epstein files, made public this week by an international consortium of reporters, detail…
Russia Hosts Cuban Foreign Minister as They Urge U.S. to Lift Cuba Blockade
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez, in Moscow today. Russia is urging the US to lift its blockade as Cuba faces its worst fuel shortage in decades.
Trump Family Files to Trademark “Presidential Airports”
The Trump Organization has filed for trademark rights today to use the President's name on airports. The filings cover everything from airport naming rights to related travel bags and flight suits.
Peru’s Congress Removes Interim President
In a shock vote today, Peru's Congress removed interim President José Jerí from office. The country remains in a deep political crisis as lawmakers scramble to appoint a successor.
