EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Breaching Digital Competition Rules
The European Commission has fined Google a combined €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching the Digital Markets Act by favouring its own services and
Elon Musk leads African-born billionaires as fortunes top $952bn
Nine African-born billionaires have secured places on Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s richest immigrant billionaires, with their combined wealth reaching $952.9 billion….reports Africa Daily
World Bank, IMF loans reshaping policymaking in Africa
Supporters say the conditions strengthen public finances and governance, while critics argue they can limit national policy autonomy…reports Africa Daily News Desk Kenya’s latest
Egypt eyes new investment agency to expand footprint in Africa
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone strikes on four US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response
Amazon Targets Kenya in Push to Challenge Musk’s Starlink in Africa
Amazon’s licence application in Kenya marks its biggest African infrastructure push yet as it seeks to compete with Starlink’s growing presence on the continent….reports
Africa’s Biggest IPO Looms as Dangote Eyes Mega Market Debut
Aliko Dangote is planning a multi exchange IPO for his Lagos refinery as part of a $40 billion expansion drive…reports Afria Daily News Desk
Morocco Bets Big on Gaming Industry With Major Expo Deals
The Morocco Game Industry Expo 2026 aims to position the kingdom as a regional hub for video games and creative industries….reports Africa Newsdesk Morocco
Thousands Lose Jobs as Meta Ramps up AI Investment
The Facebook parent company is reportedly cutting nearly 8,000 jobs as part of a sweeping AI driven restructuring….report Asian Lite News Meta Platforms has begun
Royal Air Maroc Launches Special Flights For Atlas Lions Fans
The Moroccan national airline will operate 32 special flights to New York, Boston and Atlanta for supporters…reports Asian Lite News Royal Air Maroc has announced
South Africa Bets On Private Operators To Revive Rail Sector
Government officials hail rail privatisation as a path to efficiency, but critics warn it could deepen inequalities and sidestep governance failures…writes Ashok Parameswar South
