Somali referee denied US entry, misses historic World Cup debut
The United States has denied entry to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate a World Cup match. A FIFA spokesperson... Read more.
US strikes deal for third-country deportations to Central African Republic — sources
The Central African Republic has agreed to take in migrants from other countries deported by the United States, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, the... Read more.
Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest
Riot police fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national park in Kenya’s capital. Officers... Read more.
Sumitomo supports funding of Ambatovy stake sale in exit move
Sumitomo Corp provided financing to the buyers of its 54% stake in Madagascar’s Ambatovy nickel operation, smoothing its exit from the loss-making project,... Read more.
Oil prices climb more than R66 after Israeli strikes on Iran, Lebanon
Oil prices rose more than 4% on Monday, as renewed Israeli strikes on Iran and fresh attacks on Lebanon soured hopes of an imminent end to the wider war. Brent crude... Read more.
Explosives drive 21% profit rise for omnia, offsetting Iran war disruptions
Fertiliser and explosives maker Omnia Holdings has shifted its ammonia supplies from the Middle East to secure stocks of the key raw material, its chief executive... Read more.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 515
KINSHASA – Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases had increased to 515 after 27 new samples tested positive in... Read more.
Tumbling tech darlings slam brakes on AI rally
SINGAPORE – Asian stocks plunged on Monday as investors rushed out of the hottest AI-linked shares on fears the bull run has gone too far, too fast and as... Read more.
Oil prices climb more than $3 after Israeli strikes on Lebanon
PERTH/ BEIJING – Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 (R50) a barrel on Monday, initially spooked by Israel’s launch of renewed strikes on Lebanon a... Read more.
Dollar scales two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up
SINGAPORE – The dollar was perched near a two-month high on Monday after a blowout US jobs report sent traders ramping up bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike... Read more.
