The decline of Mali is often traced to its strategic pivot away from France and Western allies. For decades, Mali relied on French military support—specifically through operations like Serval and Barkhane—to contain jihadist insurgencies.
As of late April 2026, Iran is rapidly approaching a storage crisis due to the naval blockade that began on April 12-13. With exports severely restricted, the timeline for Iran’s oil storage hitting maximum capacity—and the subsequent forced shutdown of production—is critical.
ACCRA, Ghana – Indigenous energy giant ZEN Petroleum Holdings PLC officially commenced trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, marking a historic milestone for the country’s downstream petroleum sector.
The listing follows a highly successful (IPO)
The U.S. Treasury just bought back $15 billion of its own debt in a single day, the largest buyback in history.
Here's what that means in plain English: the government is essentially buying back loans it took out years ago, before they're due.
It sounds responsible.