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Cocoa Crisis in Ivory Coast: Farmers Struggle as Global Prices Plummet

Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is currently grappling with a severe economic deadlock. ...

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TSX Reaches New Record High Amid Gold Surge

The Canadian stock market reached a new milestone on Monday as the S&P/TSX Composite Index ...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Business
Khartoum

Vendors Return to Khartoum Market Amid Economic Strain

Commercial activity is gradually returning to the central market in downtown Khartoum following the Sudanese ...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Business
Senegal debt auction

Rising Yields Hit Senegal as Nation Secures $254 Million in Fresh

The West African nation successfully raised 154 billion CFA francs ($254 million) during a Friday ...

  • 16 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
Nigeria inflation rate

Cost of Living Ease: Nigeria Inflation Rate December 2025 Drops to 15.15%

Nigerian consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ...

  • 15 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
BLACKROK

Energy & Infrastructure Overtake Big Tech in AI Race — BlackRock

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, remains optimistic about the long-term potential of Artificial Intelligence ...

  • 13 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
CITIES

Best Places to Live in Nigeria: Top Affordable Cities Under ₦1M for 2026

For young professionals and growing couples in 2026, the primary goal is finding a perfect ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Business
Grok AI

Grok AI Misuse: Ofcom Investigates X for Illegal Content

The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has officially opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
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World First: Malaysia and Indonesia Block Elon Musk’s Grok AI

In a historic move for digital regulation, the governments of Malaysia and Indonesia officially suspended ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
Heineken

Heineken CEO Van den Brink Exits Amid Industry Struggles

In a move that has caught global markets off guard, Heineken NV announced on Monday, ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Business
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