Covid
15 Apr
Here's what's been making the business headlines in sub-Saharan Africa this week.
24 Feb
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in South Korea amid reports that communist North Korea is supplying weapons to Russia for its war against Ukraine. The alleged arms transfer was condemned at this week's meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Tokyo.
12 Feb
Scores of Russians have flown to North Korea for a private tour — the first foreign tour group to visit the reclusive state since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Nov
We take a look at some Arabic press reaction to the Rafah border crossing being opened, 25 days after the October 7 attacks. Meanwhile, one Israeli newspaper questions whether the public will put up with continuous soldier deaths. In other news: a report highlights France's vulnerability to espionage.
26 Aug 2023
The health and cost-of-living crises has disproportionately affected the poor and women in developing Asia, hurting their chances of long-term improvement.
16 Aug 2023
The Netherlands has hit the technical definition of a recession, suffering two quarters of contraction in a row. At the same time, the Dutch job market remains strong.
30 Jun 2023
According to the UN health agency, COVID-19 is still responsible for over 1,000 deaths a week in the European region. However, this can be an underestimation as many countries no longer maintain proper data.
18 Jun 2023
New data shows Chinese economic growth slowing, with property investment in steep decline and youth unemployment at a record high. Also, the US Federal Reserve confirms its "hawkish pause" policy, keeping interest rates steady for now but planning for more hikes. Finally, economists name an unlikely culprit for persistent Swedish inflation: Beyoncé.
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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Engineers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab have developed Emo – a robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions – to “enhance the interactions between humans and robots.” Emma Jehle has more.
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The first fitness summit and Awards event in Nigeria, Wemove, took place at Lekki Phase I, Lagos a few weeks back. Powered by the Institute Of Registered Exercise Professionals And Purefitness Africa, the event brought together all fitness lovers and professionals, from across the country, in a bid to celebrate fitness and wellness in Nigeria. GuardianTV was at the event to report all the conversations on core issues faced by the fitness industry in Nigeria.
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Trump and Duda discussed a range of issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the November US presidential election, Trump is taking time to forge ties with foreign leaders.
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April 22 marks Earth Day, and this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics". Over the past 60 years, around 7 billion tons of plastic have been produced, according to the UN. But only around 10 percent of it has been recycled. Initiatives are flourishing around the world to tackle the waste crisis, including new technology to improve recycling rates.