African markets end mixed as Johannesburg and Lagos retreat
African markets closed mostly softer on Friday, with major exchanges in Johannesburg and Lagos both ending lower after recent gains. ...
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Month: June 2026
Asia closes lower as chip sell-off hits regional markets
Asian markets closed sharply lower on Friday as technology and AI-linked shares came under heavy selling pressure, with South Korea ...
On this day in 1950; The United Nations votes to defend South Korea
On 27 June 1950, just two days after North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel, the United Nations took one ...
MSTRpay signs second strategic MOU to further expand African footprint
Ghanaian Microfinance Institution – Multitrust Money Lending Services Ltd. and MSTRpay AB to Expand Capital Formation Objectives in Ghana New ...
Bitcoin rebounds from new 2026 lows as pressure builds from Wall Street weakness
Bitcoin has bounced from fresh 2026 lows after briefly falling near $58,000, but market sentiment remains fragile as investors weigh ...
Why the India–U.S. trade deal remains out of reach
Hopes for a comprehensive trade agreement between India and the United States have faded in recent months as geopolitical tensions, ...
Chinese investment drives Spiro’s $270m electric mobility funding round
Spiro has closed a $270 million equity funding round, strengthening its position as one of Africa’s leading electric mobility companies. ...
Iran rejects UN-backed proposal to free ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has rejected a United Nations-backed proposal aimed at allowing commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to resume ...
Western sources warn Russia may be preparing provocation targeting Baltic states or Poland
Western intelligence and security sources have warned that Russia could be preparing a limited provocation involving one or more NATO ...
Caribbean must tackle structural weaknesses to withstand growing global shocks, CDB economists warn
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has warned that Caribbean nations must accelerate efforts to address long-standing structural vulnerabilities if they ...