Africa
UNICEF appeals for $59 million to halt mpox outbreak in Africa
The fund is to support efforts to halt the spread of mpox in six African countries including Burundi, where children have been impacted the most.
UN chief strongly condemns Mali terrorist attack
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for accountability following a “despicable” terrorist attack in Mali.
UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric said Guterres made the...
Staff, merchants exploited card flaws to defraud Ecobank Kenya millions of dollars: Report
Ecobank Kenya lost millions of dollars between 2020 and 2022 to fraud due to vulnerabilities in its card operations, as per an internal report...
Kenya’s Kopo Kopo appoints Dennis Ondeng as new CEO amid ongoing Moniepoint acquisition
Kenyan fintech startup Kopo Kopo, known for providing short-term business loans, has announced the appointment of Dennis Ondeng as its new Chief Executive Officer...
Egypt announces $5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will pump five billion United States dollars into Egypt as a first phase of investment, the Egyptian cabinet said.
Saudi Crown Prince and...
