Putin Highlights Spiritual Bond and Partnership Between Russia and Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that there is a “spiritual bond” between Russia and Africa, rooted in shared values of sovereignty and freedom. Speaking at the 15th VTB Investment Forum in Moscow, Putin praised Africa as a reliable partner, highlighting its vast potential for rapid development. Citing Ethiopia’s significant economic growth over the past […]
UN Warns of Mounting Crises as Humanitarian Demand Surges
The United Nations has appealed for over $47 billion in humanitarian aid to address escalating global crises in 2025. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the convergence of conflict, climate change, and rising inequality as a “perfect storm,” leaving 305 million people in need of relief worldwide. The funding aims to assist 190 million individuals […]
World Bank Report Reveals Soaring Debt Costs for Vulnerable Economies
According to the World Bank’s latest International Debt Report, developing countries spent a record $1.4 trillion on external debt servicing in 2023, as interest rates soared to their highest in 20 years. The report noted that interest payments alone surged 30% to $406 billion for the year, straining budgets for critical sectors like health and […]
Netflix Dismisses Claims of Market Withdrawal from Nigeria
Netflix has denied reports of exiting the Nigerian market, reaffirming its commitment to investing in local content. The rumors stemmed from comments by Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan at the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival, where he mentioned canceled Netflix projects despite successful past collaborations with the Nigerian film industry. Afolayan’s remarks, combined with Amazon Prime’s […]
Cambridge Uncovers 350,000 African Artifacts and Specimens in Storage
Cambridge University has uncovered over 350,000 African artifacts, manuscripts, and specimens in its archives, many tied to British colonialism. The discovery, led by Dr. Eva Namusoke, revealed items ranging from Asante gold looted during the Third Anglo-Asante War to objects linked to the 1897 British-led looting of the Benin Kingdom. Most of the artifacts are […]
