US politics
Global markets open cautiously as Trump-Greenland tensions unsettle investors
Global financial markets opened the new week on Monday under clear risk-averse conditions, as investors weighed renewed geopolitical uncertainty linked...
Global news
Global billionaire wealth hits new record as poverty reduction stalls
The world witnessed a record surge in billionaire creation last year, with total billionaire wealth climbing to an estimated $18.3tn...
Financal insightss
Japanese stocks open cautiously as investors weigh global risks
Japan’s equity market opened the week on a cautious note on Monday, with major indices edging lower in early trading...
On this day
On this day in 1871: The German Empire was founded by Otto von Bismarck
The German Empire was formally proclaimed in January 1871, marking the culmination of decades of political manoeuvring, warfare and diplomacy...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay boots on the ground: where fintech meets real life
MSTRpay is not being built from a boardroom. It is being built from the street. In The Gambia and Senegal,...
Uganda
Museveni declared winner in Uganda vote as opposition rejects result
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s latest election, extending his decades-long grip on power,...
China
How China exploits Trump’s foreign policy to expand its global influence
China has moved swiftly to capitalise on the uncertainty and fragmentation created by Donald Trump’s foreign policy, using diplomatic consistency,...
Trunp vs Greenland
Bolton warns Trump’s Greenland tariff threats are his most dangerous move yet
Former US national security adviser John Bolton has issued a stark warning over Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats against countries...
Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland troops rattle Europe and global markets
US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with European allies by threatening punitive tariffs against countries involved in military deployments...
Africa vs China
Museveni declared winner in Uganda vote as opposition rejects result
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s latest election, extending his decades-long grip on power,...
China’s debt leverage in Africa and the power it creates
China has become the single largest bilateral creditor to many African countries, a position that has reshaped the continent’s financial...
Business of the week
Southeast Asia’s Atome secures major financing to fuel regional growth
Singapore-based digital finance company Atome delivered a rare sunshine moment for Southeast Asia’s tech sector on Wednesday, after securing substantial...
Ghana
First Atlantic Bank lists in Ghana following oversubscribed IPO
First Atlantic Bank began trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on Wednesday after a heavily oversubscribed initial public offering, marking...
Iran
US president vows support as Iran protest death toll climbs and execution fears grow
The US president said “help is on its way” and urged Iranians to “keep protesting” on Wednesday, as reports indicated...
Trump weighs Iran response amid protests, tariffs and possible military action
U.S. President Donald Trump convened senior national security advisers this week to discuss a range of responses to escalating unrest...
Senegal
Senegal’s finances under scrutiny as debt pressures meet reform ambitions
Senegal’s financial landscape has moved sharply into focus as rising debt levels, tense negotiations with international partners and volatile market...
Senegal’s natural resources underpin a diversified and strategic West African economy
Senegal’s natural resource base plays a central role in shaping its economic structure, fiscal outlook and long-term development prospects, distinguishing...
Gambia
The Gambia River: The lifeline shaping a nation’s economy, history and future
The Gambia River is the central artery of The Gambia’s geography and identity, shaping the country’s economy, culture and strategic...
Gambian market ends Friday on a steady note as investors adopt a cautious stance
The Gambian market closed Friday’s session with a broadly stable performance, reflecting measured investor sentiment and limited late-week risk appetite...
Caribbean
Young entrepreneurs revive Barbados’ fishing industry with smart finance
A group of young entrepreneurs in Bridgetown has modernised Barbados’ coastal fishing industry by introducing mobile banking, fuel micro-loans, and...
Peru
Family restaurants in Lima expand access to mobile working-capital loans
Family-run restaurants across Lima are strengthening their businesses as mobile working-capital loans provide fast, flexible financing for day-to-day operations. The...
South Korea
Seoul’s creator economy drives new financial demand
Seoul’s fast-growing creator economy is reshaping patterns of work and finance as freelancers and content creators build sustainable income streams...
Japan
Tokyo micro-retailers revive neighbourhood commerce
Independent shop owners in Tokyo’s older districts are breathing new life into neighbourhood commerce as digital wallets and online ordering...
Indonesia
Indonesia’s digital banks bridge economic gaps across island regions
Indonesia’s digital banks are extending credit to remote island economies, reducing long-standing disparities in financial access. Geographic fragmentation has historically...
Malaysia
Visit Malaysia Year 2026 set to become the country’s defining event
Malaysia’s biggest event in 2026 will be Visit Malaysia Year 2026, a nationwide tourism and economic campaign designed to position...
Ukraine War
Russia’s military losses in the Ukraine war — a verified attrition overview
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has become one of the most thoroughly documented wars in modern history, with open-source intelligence...
Newshub long read
Senegal’s financial transformation: From regional banking hub to West Africa’s digital frontier
Senegal’s financial development over the past two decades reflects a deliberate and largely successful effort to build a stable, inclusive...
Blockchain
Bitcoin ends volatile week steady as markets balance macro risk and structural demand
Bitcoin closed the past trading week on a steadier footing after several days of heightened volatility, as investors balanced macroeconomic...
Philippines
Philippine market outlook: cautious optimism as investors weigh inflation, policy and earnings
The Philippine equity market enters the coming week with cautious optimism, as investors balance improving domestic fundamentals against lingering global...