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Amineva Global has officially launched its first-ever live program, Amineva Business Talk, bringing real-time insights into the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in Ghana. The inaugural session featured an in-depth discussion on The Reality of Entrepreneurship in Ghana, narrated by Ohene Phoxman, providing listeners with firsthand perspectives on navigating the country’s business landscape. The program offered entrepreneurs a platform to share their experiences, highlight success stories, and discuss the structural and financial hurdles that small and medium-sized enterprises often face. From navigating regulatory processes to accessing funding, the session emphasized the resilience and innovation required to thrive in Ghana’s dynamic…

Swiss filmmaker Anne-Frédérique Widmann has spent ten years documenting the life of Shewit, a young Eritrean girl who arrived in Geneva at the age of 15 seeking freedom and a life of her own making. The resulting documentary, Freedom: The Destiny of Shewit, is now in competition at the Geneva International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights, shedding light on the rarely heard voices of young girls in exile. Widmann recalls the moment she met Shewit in 2015, during a period when Geneva was receiving a large influx of unaccompanied minors. “I saw Shewit. She was the only young…

Farmers in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province are facing severe losses as a widespread outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease sweeps across the livestock heartland of the country, leaving herds sick and local economies strained. The disease, declared a national disaster in February, has sparked panic in an area home to over two cattle per person. Despite a government vaccination program launched in January to protect nearly 20 million cattle over ten years, many farmers say the effort came too late to contain the crisis. Pointing to a motionless calf in a green field near Humansdorp, farmer Igsahn Felix lamented, “That one…

The 37th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has set new global viewership records, with preliminary data showing a dramatic surge in international audiences for the continent’s flagship football competition. According to initial figures from independent research agencies, global viewership for the tournament rose by 61 percent, highlighting the rapid growth of the competition as one of the world’s fastest-expanding sporting events. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said the increase was driven by unprecedented international media coverage and a significantly expanded broadcast network. A full report compiled by global research firm Nielsen is expected to be released…

Senegal has narrowly avoided a debt default after making nearly $500 million in payments to international bondholders on Friday, but analysts warn the move may only buy the government limited time as financial pressures and social unrest intensify. According to the Central Bank of West African States, the country transferred €380 million to eurobond holders and $33 million for dollar-denominated bonds, covering both principal and coupon payments. The payments come amid mounting fiscal strain for the government of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, which mobilized funds through regional financial markets after the International Monetary Fund suspended its support program. Hidden Debt Crisis…

The United States Department of State has reduced the fee for Americans who wish to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship by about 80 percent, lowering the cost from $2,350 to $450. The new rule, published Friday in the Federal Register, immediately took effect and fulfills a change first promised in 2023 but not previously implemented. The revised fee restores the cost to the same level charged when the U.S. government first began requiring payment for citizenship renunciation in 2010. A Lengthy Legal and Administrative Process Renouncing U.S. citizenship remains a complex and rigorous procedure. Applicants must make multiple written and…

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified after American forces launched strikes on military installations on Kharg Island, a strategic hub for Iran’s oil exports. Following the attack, Donald Trump warned that Iran’s oil infrastructure could be the next target if Tehran interferes with international shipping in the region. The overnight operation targeted military facilities on the island but deliberately avoided damaging the oil terminals, which handle the majority of Iran’s crude exports. In a statement, Trump said U.S. forces had “totally obliterated” military targets on the island while leaving energy facilities intact for the moment. Warning Over…

The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after intense American and Israeli strikes targeted locations inside Iran, while Tehran responded with attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure across the Gulf region. The intensifying confrontation is sending global oil prices surging and raising fears of a wider regional war. The latest round of strikes is part of a rapidly expanding military campaign that has already triggered disruptions in energy supply routes and international trade. Oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel as markets react to the growing instability and the threat to shipping lanes in the Persian…

Respected Australian journalist and television presenter Georgie Gardner has announced her resignation from Nine Network after a distinguished career spanning nearly 25 years. The Sydney-based newsreader will present her final 9News Sydney bulletin on Friday, April 17, marking the end of a long and influential run in Australian broadcast journalism. Gardner said her departure comes as she looks toward a new chapter after decades in the industry. “I could not be more grateful for the range of opportunities Nine has afforded me over nearly a quarter of a century,” Gardner said.“Anchoring news bulletins across the day, as well as reporting…

Africa is losing nearly $200 billion annually to climate-related destruction, including damaged infrastructure, flooded roads, and declining agricultural production, raising urgent questions about how the continent can recover from increasingly frequent climate shocks. The Loss and Damage Fund, established at COP27, was designed to provide financial support to developing nations for climate-related losses. The fund aims to help African countries cope with disasters that are already straining economies and infrastructure. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, Executive Director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, told Business Africa that while progress is being made in building the institution, key issues remain…