Power Struggle Rocks Namibia as Opposition Challenges Election
A fierce battle for Namibia's political future erupted when opposition leader Dr. Panduleni Itula rejected the December 2024 election results....
December 2, 2024Section
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Trump’s Dollar Dominance Ultimatum: BRICS Nations Face 100% Tariff Threat
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the BRICS alliance. He threatens to impose 100% tariffs if they...
December 1, 2024
Namibia’s 2024 Elections: Democratic Turbulence Marks Historic Vote
The Namibian presidential and legislative elections on November 27, 2024, revealed deep cracks in the country's democratic system. Voters faced...
November 28, 2024
Ghana’s Golden Ascent: Maintaining Africa’s Top Gold Producer Status in 2024
Ghana stands poised to retain its crown as Africa's leading gold producer in 2024. Samuel A. Jinapor, Minister of Lands...
November 26, 2024
Gold Rush 2.0: China’s Strategic Mining Ventures in Africa
The glitter of gold has caught China's eye, prompting a surge of investments in African mines. Chinese firms are expanding...
November 25, 2024
Brazil’s President Engages in Diplomatic Marathon Ahead of G20 Summit
On the eve of the G20 Leaders' Summit, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva embarked on a busy day...
November 17, 2024
Brazil Slips in Global Digital Competitiveness Rankings
Brazil holds the 57th position in the World Digital Competitiveness ranking, a study conducted by the Institute for Management Development...
November 14, 2024
Dollar Strengthens Against the Real Amid Global Appreciation and Low Liquidity
On November 11 2024 the U.S. dollar concluded trading at R$ 5.7695 marking a 0.56% increase against the Brazilian real....
November 11, 2024
Colombia Set to Join BRICS Bank in Strategic Asian Market Move
Colombia plans to submit its formal entry letter to the BRICS Bank by mid-November 2024. Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla announced...
November 11, 2024