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At the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) held in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12, policymakers, central bankers, and financial experts emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize how African nations manage compliance, detect financial crimes, and facilitate smooth cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “For decades, compliance was seen as a burden — a necessary cost of doing business,” said Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda. “But today, it’s viewed as a growth enabler. Despite progress in building digital payment systems and trade platforms, intra-African trade still represents only 15% of the continent’s…

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84, his family confirmed in a statement reported by CNN on Tuesday. Cheney died from complications related to pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne Cheney, and their daughters, Liz and Mary. “Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the family said. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country, and we…

MTN Rwanda has confirmed that its internet services experienced disruptions on Wednesday, November 12, leaving many users unable to connect. In a public statement, the telecom operator explained that the issue stemmed from an outage affecting international links through Uganda and Tanzania. “Our technical teams are working diligently to restore full connectivity as soon as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused,” the company said. The disruptions reportedly began around 10 a.m. This incident comes just months after MTN Rwanda was fined several tens of millions of Rwandan francs by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) in July for…

Luke Humphries has revealed that he came close to pulling out of the Grand Slam of Darts due to a severe back and shoulder problem — but managed to push through the pain to reach the quarter-finals. The world No. 1 said he woke up on Wednesday barely able to lift his head off the pillow because of what he believed was a back spasm. “For about 15 minutes, I couldn’t pick my head up,” he told Sky Sports. “I honestly thought I’d have to withdraw today — my back and shoulder were in terrible shape.” Humphries credited his physio,…

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 12 — Ethiopia has been selected to host the United Nations COP32 Climate Summit in 2027, winning the bid over Nigeria after securing the backing of African nations. Richard Muyungi, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), confirmed the decision, saying the group had endorsed Ethiopia during a meeting last week. “The AGN has endorsed Ethiopia,” Muyungi told AFP, noting that the decision followed regional consultations among member states. According to a negotiator familiar with the process, Nigeria was eliminated from contention after failing to reconfirm its interest when the issue was raised at the recent…

LONDON, Nov 12 — The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest World Energy Outlook delivers a sharp shift in tone, projecting that global oil demand could continue climbing through 2050 — a stark contrast to its earlier forecasts and a reminder of the enduring dominance of fossil fuels in the world economy. Traditionally a routine publication, this year’s report has sparked political debate after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration accused the Paris-based agency of bias for previously suggesting oil demand might peak by 2030. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright dismissed those earlier projections as “nonsensical.” In a notable revision, the 2025…

Despite his privileged upbringing—or perhaps because of it—Zohran Mamdani, the son of a Columbia University professor and a celebrated filmmaker, has built his political identity around democratic socialism and the idea of redistributing New York’s wealth. At a Harlem panel earlier this year, Mamdani discussed a proposal to revoke tax breaks for Columbia University and redirect the revenue to the city’s public university system. “Columbia was our first landlord,” he told the audience, referencing his childhood in university-owned housing. His father, still a Columbia professor, continues to teach there. Now 34, Mamdani distances himself from the elite institutions that shaped…

From an AI-fueled stock rally to record-high gold prices, the warning lights are flashing across nearly every major asset class. The question now isn’t whether markets are overheated — it’s how far the heat spreads when they finally cool. Asset bubbles have a distinct scent. Stocks surge far beyond their earnings. Risky debt starts to look like a sure thing. For a while, it feels like gravity no longer applies — until skepticism creeps in. The only question is whether that faint alarm we hear is a dead battery or a real fire. The S&P 500 now hovers around 6,700,…

Singapore stands today as a global model of good governance a small nation with an outsized reputation for discipline, innovation, and trust. What makes Singapore’s governance model so admired is not just its remarkable economic success, but the strong ethical and institutional foundations on which that success was built. Reputation Built On: Anti-Corruption, Efficiency, and Business-Friendly Policies From the very beginning, Singapore’s leadership understood that reputation is an invaluable national asset. Under the late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, the government made integrity a central pillar of nation-building. The fight against corruption was not symbolic it was systemic. The establishment…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, assesses the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cook’s “sitting is the new factor” line. Diana saves Steve Trevor who has crashed on Themyscira. He warns her of the great war, World War I, raging across the globe. Wonder Woman…