The Nigerian government and Meta Platforms Inc. are close to reaching an out-of-court settlement in a $32.8 million data protection dispute that has drawn attention to how global tech firms handle user information in emerging markets. The Nigerian government and Meta are nearing an out-of-court settlement in a $32.8 million data protection case. The case…
A plane carrying the second group of Asian migrants deported from the United States has arrived Africa, marking the latest phase of Washington’s controversial third-country deportation program A plane carrying deported Southeast Asian migrants from the United States recently arrived in Eswatini This program, involving largely secretive agreements, has drawn criticism from rights groups Eswatini…
The South African government has confirmed the identities of six nationals detained by Israeli forces after their vessel, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted in international waters. Six South African nationals were detained by Israeli forces for participating in a humanitarian mission to Gaza. The detainees include notable figures and are reported to…
Following a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi has expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential new investments across key sectors. Adebayo Ogunlesi praises Tinubu’s economic reforms, calling them “fundamental transformations.” The investor hints at fresh projects in Nigeria’s energy, aviation, ports, and renewable sectors.…
The government of Niger and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have signed a financing agreement worth $144.7 million to expand energy access and strengthen private sector competitiveness as the country works to harness its vast natural resources for sustainable economic growth. Niger government and AfDB signed a $144.7 million agreement to enhance energy access…
South Africa has dispatched a team of investigators to France following the sudden death of its ambassador, Nathi Mthethwa, who was found dead in his Paris hotel room earlier this week. South Africa is investigating the suspected suicide of Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa in Paris. Initial findings suggest the ambassador fell from the 22nd floor of…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major update to its naturalization process, with a new civics test set to take effect on October 20, 2025. USCIS announced a major update to the U.S. naturalization process with a new civics test effective October 20, 2025. The revised test introduces standardized questions,…
QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with Shell to acquire a 27% participating interest in the North Cleopatra block offshore Egypt. QatarEnergy has entered an agreement with Shell to acquire a 27% stake in the North Cleopatra offshore block in Egypt. This agreement strengthens QatarEnergy’s role in the East Mediterranean and African energy sectors. The North…
