French media group Canal+ has outlined significant cost-saving expectations from its $3 billion acquisition of South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice, sending its shares to record highs on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Canal+ expects close to $479 million in annual synergies from its $3 billion acquisition of MultiChoice by 2030. The French media group says it…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed plans to ship 100,000 metric tons of copper from a Chinese-run mine to the United States by the end of January, following its submission to the U.S. administration of a list of state-backed mining projects for potential investment The resource will be sourced from the Tenke Fungurume Mine,…
Mali’s Gold has traditionally been considered more than just a resource. Today, it serves as a strategic asset and geopolitical tool, influencing national policy, international investment, and political decision-making. Mali holds gold as a strategic and geopolitical resource, significantly impacting its economy and national policies. Historically influenced by external entities such as the World Bank,…
The persistent and detrimental issue of Nigeria’s power sector is currently being addressed with a significant government intervention aimed at resolving the perennial blackouts that plague the nation. The Nigerian government is addressing the country’s persistent power sector issues with a robust intervention plan. A total of $2.5 billion is being raised to address debts…
The United Arab Emirates is retiring its Dassault Mirage 2000‑9 fighter jets as it prepares to take delivery of new Rafale F4 multirole fighters from France, part of one of the largest Rafale export orders globally. The UAE is decommissioning its Dassault Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets as new Rafale F4 jets are introduced The transfer…
