Nigerian-American Engineer Hair-Braiding Robot Wins $7m, 7,000-Salon Waitlist
A Nigerian engineer has developed a machine designed to tackle one of the most time-consuming and physically demanding parts of…
Washington Rebuilds Trump’s Tariff Wall With Forced-Labor Duties
Washington moved quickly to rebuild its tariff regime after a Supreme Court setback, unveiling new duties of 10% and 12.5%…
Canada Opens Gordie Howe Bridge Without US Officials Amid Trade Tensions
A landmark bridge linking Canada and the United States officially opens on Friday under unusual circumstances, as Canadian leaders proceed…
Ghana’s President Mahama Advocates For Lower Borrowing Costs In Africa
President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the necessity for African nations to implement…
ECOWAS Reaffirms 2027 Launch Target For Single ECO Currency
West African leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, while acknowledging that major…
Trump Tariff Deadline Puts Africa’s $43 Billion U.S. Trade At Risk
Africa’s $43 billion export relationship with the United States is facing renewed uncertainty as Washington’s July 31 tariff deadline approaches,…
Ghana’s Localisation Rules Reshape AngloGold’s Iduapriem Contract
A new Ghanaian policy requiring all open-pit mining contracts to be awarded to wholly Ghanaian-owned companies by December 2026 is…
Germany Steps Up Africa Outreach As Wadephul Begins Three-Nation Tour
Germany is stepping up its engagement with Africa this week as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on a three-nation tour…