The US is expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing him as a “race-baiting politician” with strong anti-Trump sentiments. The US is expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, accusing him of being a ‘race-baiting politician’ with strong anti-Trump sentiments. South Africa’s presidency described the decision as ‘regrettable’ and stated…
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Nigeria recorded an impressive rise in its foreign trade value in 2024, reaching a total of ₦138.03 trillion, marking a 106.56% increase compared to ₦66.83 trillion in 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The sharp growth was underpinned by a robust export performance and favourable trade balances with several global partners. Nigeria’s…
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Ethiopian Airlines, one of Africa’s top airlines, situated primarily in Ethiopia, recently signed a deal with the African Development Bank to work on an airport project. Ethiopian Airlines signed a deal with the African Development Bank to work on the Bishoftu International Airport Development Project. The $7.8 billion project aims to increase Ethiopia’s airport capacity…
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Niger’s military government has expelled three Chinese officials from the oil sector in a move reflecting broader efforts by West African military regimes to assert greater control over their natural resources. Niger’s military government expelled three Chinese officials from the oil sector. The expulsion reflects broader efforts by West African military regimes to assert greater…
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Dozens of Gambian women have travelled to Saudi Arabia to work as domestic workers as part of the government’s effort to build stronger ties with the kingdom with the Middle East’s largest economy. Dozens of Gambian women have travelled to Saudi Arabia to work as domestic workers. Demand for domestic workers remains high in Saudi…
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Relocating to a new country involves assessing various factors such as culture, employment opportunities, transportation infrastructure, local happiness levels, safety, healthcare, and education systems. Sri Lanka is ranked first due to its impressive education system, affordable childcare costs, natural beauty, and family-oriented society. The United Kingdom doesn’t make the top 10 but ranks 19th overall…
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