Interview: Collaboration essential to advancing cross-border digital payments in Africa, says fintech expert
A lack of awareness remains a major challenge to the growth of cross-border digital payments in Africa, making collaboration among fintech companies, regulators, and financial service providers ...
France's economy contracts by 0.1 pct in Q4 2024: INSEE
France's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1 percent in volume terms in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, following a 0.4 percent increase in the previous quarter, the French National ...
Over 2 mln people face food insecurity in Kenya
The number of food-insecure people in Kenya stands at 2.15 million, up from 1 million in July 2024, according to the East African country's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA).
Number of food-insecure people declines slightly in Horn of Africa
The number of food-insecure people in the Horn of Africa declined by 500,000 to 66.9 million at the end of January, according to a joint report released on Friday by the Food and Agriculture ...
Africa CDC extends mpox emergency status amid rising cases
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Friday that the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa remains classified as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security ...
Botswana warns tourists of another potential flooding
Visiting tourists have been urged to remain vigilant and follow safety measures as heavy rains are anticipated across the country over the weekend, according to an update on the flood situation in ...
CME Group to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17
CME Group announced Friday that it plans to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, pending regulatory review.
US family in Kyiv mourns son killed in war, upset by Trump's lurch to Russia
For the mother of U.S. veteran Ethan Hertweck, travelling to Kyiv to collect the body of her son who was killed in Russia's war in Ukraine in 2023 has rammed home the realities of the conflict.
Foreign aid groups ask US Supreme Court to require Trump to release funds
Foreign aid organizations asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to require President Donald Trump's administration to promptly pay them for work they already performed for the government, as a ...
White House removes Russian state media reporter from Oval Office, official says
The White House removed a TASS reporter from the Oval Office on Friday once the issue was flagged to them, saying the Russian ...
Soccer-Conte tells Napoli players to enjoy the title race
Napoli's players must enjoy being near the Serie A summit without letting themselves feel the pressure of a title race, ...
'Ball in Turkish government's court' after Ocalan peace call, pro-Kurdish party says
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party wants immediate steps towards democratisation from President Tayyip Erdogan's government after ...