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Nigeria moves to overcome hurdles in regional trade integration

Punch · July 2, 2025

Despite its dominance in regional trade, Nigeria faces structural and policy barriers that limit the full realisation of intra-ECOWAS commerce, including poor infrastructure, fragmented customs systems, and currency mismatches. The 2025 West...

Canada’s Gold Cup implosion leaves Jesse Marsch with more questions than time

The Guardian · July 2, 2025

What a joyous Sunday for the American football family. A rare one too. Has an international fanbase ever celebrated two sudden-death wins in the space of four sweet hours? In a bitter Canadian irony, the only man inside the US Bank Stadium who...

Cocoa Prices Are Stuck Against Key Resistance Levels. Is a Breakout Possible Here?

Yahoo Finance · June 30, 2025

Many pieces of chocolate by Public Domain Pictures via Pixabay The zinc market shifted from a slight surplus in early 2024 to an estimated 164 kt deficit, and forecasts now expect a return to surplus (~93 kt) in 2025, driven by mine supply...

Swiss parliamentary commission to investigate F-35 purchase

Swissinfo · July 1, 2025

Parliamentary oversight investigates the F-35 purchase Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share...

EU nationals come to Switzerland primarily to work

Swissinfo · July 1, 2025

The head of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda. Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with...

JOZI GETS $139M BOOST! – AfDB’s historic loan aims to clean up crumbling City before G20 Summit

African Insider · July 2, 2025

Johannesburg – The African Development Bank on Tuesday approved a $139 million loan to South Africa’s financial capital to upgrade its utilities, marking its first direct lending to a sub-sovereign entity. Johannesburg is home to Africa’s richest...

Objections and appeals most common obstacles to residential construction projects

Swissinfo · July 1, 2025

Objections and appeals are the most common obstacles to residential construction projects Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with...

Steven Gerrard showed true colours in viral Liverpool video - 'But it was me'

Liverpool Echo · July 2, 2025

It’s impossible not to love Kolo Toure. A firm fan-favourite at Liverpool, the Ivorian arrived at Anfield on a free transfer from Manchester City on this day in 2013 as a replacement for club legend Jamie Carragher. In three seasons he would make...

Messi’s future plans revealed as Bayern eye U21 superstar - Euro Transfer News

TNT Sports · July 1, 2025

Messi has 'clear priority' regarding MLS future Lionel Messi is poised for an Inter Miami contract extension, according to AS, with the Argentine's current deal set to expire at the end of 2025. The 2026 World Cup is just months following his...

World Bank, Spain launch Global Hub for debt swaps

Business Recorder · July 2, 2025

LONDON: Spain has partnered with the World Bank to help countries free up money to spend on sustainable development projects via debt swaps, the country’s Ministry of Economy said on Tuesday. With rich governments cutting official development aid...

France hands over 4th military site to Senegal

Xinhua News Agency ·

DAKAR, July 1 (Xinhua) -- France has transferred control of a fourth military site to Senegal, the French Embassy in Dakar has announced in a statement. The statement said that on Tuesday, France officially handed over the Inter-Armed Transmission...

Afrobasket: NBBF releases D’Tigress provisional roster

Punch · June 26, 2025

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a 20-player provisional roster ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament set to hold in the Ivory Coast this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The provisional list includes the core of...

Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'

The Straits Times · July 1, 2025

SEVILLE/LONDON - Spain has partnered with the World Bank to help poorer countries free up money to spend on development and conservation via debt "swaps," the country's Ministry of Economy said on Tuesday. With rich governments cutting official...

Narendra Modi: Indian Prime Minister to receive Ghana’s highest national honour during 2-day state visit

Graphic · July 1, 2025

The Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is set to receive Ghana’s highest state honour, the Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana, during his state visit which commences tomorrow. Addressing a news conference at the Ministry of...

Bayern consider Rashford move - Wednesday's gossip

BBC · July 1, 2025

Bayern Munich consider move for Marcus Rashford, Arsenal close in on deal for Viktor Gyokeres, Crystal Palace agree £47m price for Ousmane Diomande. Bayern Munich are considering a shock move for Manchester United and England forward Marcus...

Expert: African Lithium Key to China's Battery Supply Chain Dominance

Investing News Network · July 1, 2025

With the global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) accelerating, China is cementing its dominance over the lithium supply chain by pouring investment into African mines, creating a new center of gravity for the battery metal. Speaking at a recent...

The AWD Japanese Sedan That Could Keep Up With American Muscle Cars In The '90s

HotCars · July 1, 2025

Mitsubishi's rise to motorsport and enthusiast success is deep. Everyone except annoying Subaru owners can appreciate the uniqueness and special identity of icons like the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3000GT, and Lancer Evolution. The Evo, in particular,...

Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire sign agreement on regional electricity project

Graphic · July 1, 2025

Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of two governance structures to facilitate the implementation of the 330 kV double circuit interconnection reinforcement project. They are the joint...

Cargill moves to enhance sustainability measures in its cocoa production chains

Confectionery Production ·

Cargill's cocoa supply chains between West Africa and Europe are being substantially improved. Pic: Cargill Share this page A major move has been delivered by Cargill, centred on transforming its global cocoa supply chain, through a series of core...

Namibia names 28-man squad ahead of Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda

Xinhua News Agency ·

WINDHOEK, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) on Tuesday announced a 28-man squad for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, scheduled to take place in Uganda from July 8 to July 19. The Rugby Africa Cup is a continental rugby union tournament,...