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Economic

Zambia Introduces New Banknotes Amid Public and Economic Debate

By Ollus Ndomu| Lusaka, Zambia Excitement and debate have gripped Zambia as the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) rolled out new banknotes and coins...

Economic

Niger Strengthens Control Over Oil Industry, Reduces Chinese Influence

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Niger’s government has announced significant reforms to gain more control over its oil sector, which has been heavily influenced...

Economic

South Africa In An Unknown Situation As Budget Splits Coalition Government

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro South Africa in a new and unknown situation following deep divisions in the coalition government over the national budget...

Economic

Ethiopia: African Leaders Endorsed $20 bln Financial Stability Fund

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro African leaders have approved the establishment of a $20 billion continental financial stability fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB)...

Economic

Gaza: Egypt And Jordan Increased Efforts To Counter Trump Proposal

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Egypt's president welcomed Jordan's Crown Prince on Sunday in Cairo as the two countries continue to work on a...

Economic

Ghana: President Imposed A Ban On First Class Travel For All Govt. Workers

By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Ghana’s President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts...

Economic

Burkina Faso launches first locally assembled electric car

By Ollus Ndomu Burkina Faso has unveiled its first locally assembled electric car, ITAOUA, a fully solar-powered vehicle capable of traveling 330 kilometers...

Economic

South Africa rejects Trump’s remarks on land expropriation

By Ollus Ndomu South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of the country’s land expropriation policy, saying Trump has...

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Qatar Strike Late to Hold Switzerland in World Cup Opener

Qatar Strike Late to Hold Switzerland in World Cup Opener Switzerland were forced to settle for a point after Qatar scored a dramatic...

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Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience – Mrs Soludo

Child labour, crime against humanity, conscience - Mrs Soludo Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described child labour as a...

Politics

Peter Obi’s Stand on Nnamdi Kanu Reignites Old Political Debate

Peter Obi’s Stand on Nnamdi Kanu Reignites Old Political Debate Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated his belief that dialogue...

Sport

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Pochettino’s USA Puts on a Clinic While Larin Keeps Canadian Dreams Alive

2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Pochettino's USA Puts on a Clinic While Larin Keeps Canadian Dreams Alive   The grand curtain has finally been...

ConflictWorld

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage

Lukianivska Left in Ruins as Kyiv Faces Relentless Missile Barrage Kyiv’s Lukianivska district has been left scarred by repeated missile and drone strikes,...

EducationWorld

TODAY IN HISTORY – 12th Jun, 2026 – Africa World News

TODAY IN HISTORY - 12th Jun, 2026 - Africa World News By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.   I could not help but openly submit...

World

Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a net worth above $1 trillion, following the public listing of SpaceX. SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, opening at $135 per share before rising sharply to about $165 in early trading. The surge lifted the company’s valuation beyond $2 trillion, driven by strong investor demand at launch. Prior to the IPO, Musk’s estimated wealth stood at roughly $813 billion. The increase in SpaceX’s market value pushed his total net worth past the trillion-dollar mark, according to financial reports tracking billionaire valuations. The milestone further distances Musk from other global billionaires, with his fortune now exceeding that of several top-ranking figures combined on global wealth indices. SpaceX now joins the upper tier of publicly traded companies in the United States, alongside tech giants such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Nvidia in total market value. The company continues to expand its reach through Starlink, its satellite internet service, and xAI, its artificial intelligence venture behind the Grok chatbot, reinforcing Musk’s influence across multiple high-growth technology sectors. The development underscores the accelerating financial impact of space commercialization and artificial intelligence in shaping modern global markets.

Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire in History Elon Musk has reportedly crossed a historic financial threshold, becoming the first individual to reach a...

Opinion

Democracy Still Wears the Crown, but the People Carry the Thorns

By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Democracy Still Wears the Crown, but the People Carry the Thorns “History will judge us by the difference we...

TechWorld

Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia

Hosts Canada Ready for Historic World Cup Kickoff Against Bosnia   Co-host Canada begins its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign today at Toronto...

Sport

We Have to Improve — South Africa Keeps Faith in Bafana After Mexico Defeat

We Have to Improve — South Africa Keeps Faith in Bafana After Mexico Defeat South Africa’s FIFA World Cup campaign began on a...

News

Les règles d'étiquette à respecter dans un casino

Les règles d'étiquette à respecter dans un casino Comprendre l'atmosphère d'un casino Lorsque l'on entre dans un casino, on est immédiatement frappé par...