The Nile Conference of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) is underway in Kigali until May 25, 2025, showcasing not just thrilling games but also significant economic development. Featuring players from across Africa, NBA stars, and local talent, the BAL aims to foster integration and growth on the continent. Kigali is the center of African basketball…
CoreWeave, an AI cloud provider backed by Nvidia, has secured a $4 billion agreement with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This deal will provide cloud computing services through April 2029 and expands an existing partnership that began with a $11.9 billion contract signed in March 2025, which also included an equity stake for OpenAI in…
Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, spoke at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2025 in Toronto, declaring Bitcoin as “digital gold.” He argued that Bitcoin offers better liquidity than real estate, citing his experience selling a hotel, which took a year and a half. In contrast, he noted that Bitcoin transactions are much easier. Speaking…
The Africa SME Champions Forum has launched a new initiative to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. Named the “African SME Support Pact,” this plan aims to build sustainable and powerful SMEs by 2035. It was officially adopted on May 8, 2025, in Cotonou during the Forum’s 10th anniversary meeting. SME leaders,…
Bitcoin has experienced a significant surge, climbing 25% to reach $93,500, fueled by optimism surrounding potential policy shifts under President Trump and positive market indicators. The cryptocurrency is now eyeing the $100,000 mark. Trump’s recent statements suggesting a willingness to consider lower tariffs and allow the Federal Reserve greater autonomy have injected confidence into the…
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Mastercard is partnering with Microsoft, IBM, and other AI companies to develop technology that allows AI agents to shop online and make payments on behalf of users, streamlining the online shopping experience. The program, dubbed Mastercard Agent Pay, aims to simplify product discovery and purchasing through the use of intelligent AI assistants like Microsoft’s Copilot….
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to become a global leader in AI education by making Artificial Intelligence a required subject for all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting next year. The UAE Ministry of Education’s initiative aims to equip future generations with the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world….
Every year on May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day. It is one of the most important holidays in the country. This day marks the end of World War II in Europe, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Soviet Union in 1945. The Victory Day Parade is held in Red Square, in the heart of Moscow,…
Burkina Faso’s interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, May 8, 2025, to join in the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day. The event commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Traoré’s presence highlights Burkina Faso’s growing relationship with Russia, especially in areas like defense and infrastructure….
