In an update published via Africa Newsroom, ICD announced a USD 20 million Shariah-compliant medium-term facility to help expand a Jordan-based non-woven fabrics manufacturer with new Spunlace technology.
Punch reports China imposed sanctions on U.S. defence companies over Taiwan arms sales, reinforcing a cycle of geopolitical retaliation.
According to The Punch, Nigeria recorded a ₦6.69 trillion trade surplus in Q3 2025, with exports of about ₦22.81tn outweighing imports of about ₦16.12tn, continuing a run of positive trade balances.
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2025-12-14
According to The Punch, a United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo returned to...
Pope Francis urged a Christmas truce and renewed diplomacy as wars and humanitarian crises intensify across multiple regions.
Four African countries have reportedly suspended visas for Americans as reciprocity pressures reshape global travel policy and consular rules.
Nigeria’s counterterrorism chief says instability in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso is worsening Nigeria’s threat environment through cross-border networks and regional spillovers.
Venezuela says Russia reaffirmed support as US pressure tightens around oil tanker shipments.
According to a statement carried via Africa Newsroom, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed leadership and members of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for the 2026–2030 term.
Punch reports Malaysia’s former PM Najib was convicted in a fraud trial, extending the legal reckoning linked to 1MDB-era controversies.