Botswana’s 2,492-Carat Diamond: A Record Stone and an Industry in Upheaval
Botswana has unearthed a 2,492-carat rough diamond at the Karowe mine, the largest find in over a century and the...
July 21, 2026Section
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Nigeria’s Stablecoin Surge Reshapes Cross-Border Payments for the Global South
Nigeria’s stablecoin surge hit $59B in crypto inflows, with USDT and USDC now 43% of Sub-Saharan volume. See how 2–3%...
July 21, 2026
Mozambique Targets Mid-2026 Decision on $30bn ExxonMobil LNG Megaproject
Mozambique expects ExxonMobil to take a final investment decision on the $30 billion Rovuma LNG project by mid-2026, unlocking Africa’s...
July 21, 2026
Germany and Algeria Cement Hydrogen Corridor, Betting on a North Africa–Europe Pipeline
Germany and Algeria are deepening their energy partnership, targeting a 3,300-km hydrogen corridor capable of carrying 4 million tonnes a...
July 20, 2026
IMF Upgrades Egypt’s Growth Outlook as Economy Shifts to Expansion
The IMF raised Egypt's 2026 growth projection to 4.6%, citing non-oil manufacturing and tourism. But state dominance still threatens durable,...
July 20, 2026 UN: West African Terror Groups Now Use Drones and Crypto
The UN warns jihadist groups in Nigeria and the Sahel are deploying weaponised commercial drones and soliciting bitcoin donations, marking...
July 20, 2026
Tunisia’s Power and Water Crisis Fuels Public Anger
Tunisia power water crisis deepens as STEG debt hits 7.36B dinars and night water cuts last 7 hours. Price hikes...
July 20, 2026 Aid Agencies Warn of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Cabo Delgado
95,000 newly displaced in 2025 as Cabo Delgado crisis funding hits just 19%. WFP warns it may slash food aid...
July 20, 2026
Taiwan Mexico Exports Surge 233% on AI Boom
Taiwan Mexico exports soared 233% to US$35.94 billion in early 2026, driven by AI chips and nearshoring as firms dodge...
July 20, 2026