Russia has indicated that it is prepared to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States next month, but signals from the Kremlin suggest that a breakthrough to end the …
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Egypt has approved the sale of a 30 per cent stake in state-owned Banque du Caire, paving the way for a share offering valued at up to $454 million as …
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Gabon Raises $580m Eurobond as Investor Demand Nears $1bn
Gabon has raised $580 million from international investors through an eight-year Eurobond, with demand approaching $1 billion, as the Central African oil producer seeks to meet financing needs and manage …
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Botswana to Host Regional Trading Hub for Dangote Refinery IPO
Botswana has been selected to host the Southern African trading hub for the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, in a move aimed at expanding …
Artificial intelligence could transform about 40 per cent of jobs worldwide, raising concerns about employment opportunities, wage inequality and the future of work, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. …
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the country through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. Under …
Kenyan investors can now participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO) through a Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) structure. Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) approved …
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France Faces School Closures, Baltimore Shooting Kills 12-Year-Old, Cameroon Gets $391m Loan
Russian drones strike Kyiv bridge as German leader visits Ukraine Russian drones struck a major bridge in Kyiv on Sunday for the second consecutive day, injuring two people and disrupting …
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US Jobs Market Slows Sharply as September Hiring Falls
The US labour market recorded a sharp slowdown in September, with employers adding only 29,000 jobs in the latest figures ahead of the country’s midterm elections. Employment levels remained largely …
The Bank of Zambia has cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 250 basis points to 10.75 percent as inflation continues to ease, giving the central bank more room to support …