US President Extends Deadline for EU Trade Deal until 9 July
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]
OPEC Maintains Global Oil Demand Growth in 2025, 2026
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced yesterday that it will maintain its previous forecasts for global oil demand growth in 2025 and 2026. In its monthly oil market report, OPEC projected a year-on-year increase of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in both 2025 and 2026, unchanged from last month’s estimates. OPEC […]
Mali Suspends Political Activities Ahead of Protest Against Military Junta
Mali has suspended political activities across the country ahead of a planned protest against the military junta that has ruled since coups in 2020 and 2021. The West African country’s political parties are demanding a return to constitutional order and a presidential election, and they were expected to gather for a demonstration on Friday. However, […]
Trump Administration Offers $1,000 to Migrants Who Self-deport
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
DR Congo to Strip Former President Kabila of Immunity
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a bid to strip former President Joseph Kabila of immunity so he can face trial on charges of supporting the M23 insurgency in the country’s east. Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, said Kabila who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a senator for life, should return to Congo to face justice […]
Conclave to Elect New Pope Next Month
The Vatican says about 135 Cardinals from across the world will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, following the death and burial of Pope Francis. Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said cardinals will take part in a solemn mass at St Peter’s Basilica, after which those eligible to vote […]
Uganda Declares End To Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has declared an end to its Ebola outbreak. The outbreak attributed to the Sudan strain was confirmed in Uganda’s capital Kampala following the death of a male nurse The announcement by the country’s health ministry came after the passage of 42 days without a single case of the disease. It was the ninth time […]
South Africa Halts Planned VAT Hike After Pushback
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has dropped plans to increase value-added tax (VAT), in a major climb-down to prevent the collapse of the coalition government. Godongwana’s decision came after the second-biggest party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), threatened to quit the government, warning a VAT hike would hurt the poor the most. Godongwana, a member […]
UN Raises Alarm Over Spread Of Asian Scam Into Africa, South America, Others
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised concerns about Asian crime syndicates expanding their multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry globally, including to South America and Africa. According to UNODC, cyberfraud has become one of the fastest-growing forms of transnational crime. It says these crime networks recruit labour from over 50 countries, including Nigeria, […]
EU, Britain Pledge To Increase Aid For Sudan
The European Union and Britain has pledged to increase aid for Sudan, ahead of a conference in London marking the second anniversary of a power struggle conflict that has displaced millions and devastated the country. The European Union and member states pledged over 522 million euros to address the crisis while Britain announced an extra […]
