Author: Samuel Koranteng Adjei

The Liptako-Gourma Charter, signed in September 2023 as a mutual defence pact between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to provide collective security against terrorism and armed groups, took on a new form in January 2025 when these three frontier Sahelian states walked out of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) .Read More

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter said the team is progressing after a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns, despite still having no win this season.Read More

A three-vehicle collision on the N1 highway in South Africa’s Western Cape province killed 21 people. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.Read More

SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co. is expanding its urea production capacity by 54% through a $3.4 billion project, targeting markets in Asia, the US, and Canada to absorb the increased output. The project entails the construction of an ammonia and two urea plants, with commercial production expected to begin in 2030, thus strengthening SABIC’s position in the agricultural nutrients sector and contributing to global food security.Read More

Former India cricketer Madan Lal reacted after the Indian women’s cricket team did not accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after winning the title on Sunday.Read More

Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index climbed 1% to a third straight record of $1,323 per 40ft container, as geopolitical and typhoon-related disruptions kept capacity tight, spot rates diverged across lanes, and the Pinglu Canal prepared to open on 15 September.Read More

The eighth Asian Captive Conference brought together more than 300 risk and industry professionals in Kuala Lumpur on 10 September, co-organised by Labuan IBFC and the Labuan International Insurance Association.Read More

Macron says his government has found a way forward to get the ban adopted before he leaves office. I have shared with the President of the European Commission my determination to ensure that Europe moves quickly and sets high standards, in order to harmonise this ban across the EU and regulate the features offered by platforms, he wrote in a message published on the socialRead More

Ten German cities ranked at the bottom of the European Railway Index for train punctuality, with passengers waiting nearly 15 minutes on average.Read More

Europe must not give in to Russia’s intimidation but must instead strengthen its support for Ukraine. This was stated by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas ahead of the European Arctic Summit in Finland.Read More