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BUSINESS3d ago300 finance champions: Francophone Africa profitable but still fragileEn affichant de forts rendements sur leurs fonds propres, AFG, Attijariwafa bank ou encore Ecobank dominent leurs homologues sur le plan continental. Mais ce succès repose souvent sur un capital réduit, rendant leurs bilans plus vulnérables aux chocs.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESS3d agoCoris, the Burkinabe troublemaker that defies giants despite a small balance sheetEn misant sur les PME délaissées par les géants du secteur, le groupe fondé par Idrissa Nassa a bâti un réseau resserré mais efficace. Décryptage d’un modèle qui séduit les bailleurs internationaux tout en accumulant certaines vulnérabilités.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESS3d ago300 finance champions: which are the most successful pan-African groups?Réglementation resserrée, insécurité au Sahel, taux d’épargne négatif… La hiérarchie de notre classement 2026 des 22 groupes bancaires panafricains a été dictée par la capacité des directions générales à s’adapter aux vents contraires.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESS3d agoNational banks: who are the real winners of 2026?Alors que notre classement des institutions financières nationales démontre un dynamisme certain, la croissance de nombreux acteurs provient cependant, pour l’essentiel, des effets de change, de la dette souveraine et des injonctions des banques centrales. Notre analyse permet de distinguer les avancées réelles des apparentes.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS3d agoGhana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner countryAccra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.Africanews [en]
HEALTH3d ago'Feels like being hit by a bus': Rib remodelling beauty surgery on the risePRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 29: Spanish papers discuss Wednesday's deadly train collision. The New York Times investigates whether a "safest seat" in the event of a train crash exists. Next, we look at a report about "the shocking rise of rib remodelling". We end with some photos from the Arctic and Antarctica.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoAlaska governor orders investigation into Peltola Senate campaignAlaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) on Wednesday evening ordered an investigation into whether Mary Peltola’s (D) Senate campaign violated the state law when it reportedly recruited candidates in an effort to detract support from her opponent. The GOP governor cited The New York Times’s reporting earlier that day that found the Democrat’s campaign was involved…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoWATCH: Obama slams Trump for getting mad at his Cheesecake Factory commentThe former president took issue with how President Donald Trump responded to his joke about "the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory."ABC News
HEALTH3d agoExpired drugs possibly given to Nipah patients, says Keralam Health MinisterThe Hindu
WORLD3d agoGo Behind the Scenes of NBC News’ Decision DeskTODAY’s Savannah Guthrie goes behind-the-scenes with the NBC News team tasked with calling election night’s pivotal races from coast-to-coast.NBC News
DISASTER3d agoIn Spain, two fatal accidents in nine months rekindle the fear of taking the train: 'I'm going to buy a plane ticket, a bus ticket, or anything else'RÉCIT - La succession d’accidents ferroviaires renforce l’anxiété des voyageurs espagnols, qui cherchent des solutions de remplacement, et provoque une crise dans le secteur.Le Figaro International
WORLD3d agoAlleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at a club in the Soho area of central London last December. The post Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESS3d agoFacebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytellingSocial media platform Facebook has partnered with Nollywood filmmaker and actor Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling at the London and Lagos premieres of her new film, The Four. The post Facebook partners Funke Akindele to promote Nigerian storytelling appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoCourt sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise OkorochaThe judge ruled that Mr Okorocha won the APC's Imo West senatorial primary election, not Mr Uzodimma. The post Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoUPDATED: Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise OkorochaThe judge ruled that Mr Okorocha won the APC's Imo West senatorial primary election, not Mr Uzodimma. The post UPDATED: Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS3d agoFormer Niger Commissioner Vatsa, Supporters Dump APC For SDPAddressing party members and supporters, Vatsa said his decision to join the SDP was informed by his confidence in the party's governorship candidate in Niger State, Mohammed Ndarani (SAN). The post Former Niger Commissioner Vatsa, Supporters Dump APC For SDP appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESS3d agoAI build-out hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecastsMicrosoft and Alphabet both reported capital expenditures that fell short of estimates, adding to concern over the cost of the AI build-out.CNBC
POLITICS3d agoWhat we know of Vance’s letter to Rezaei, as Trump warns Gulf to ‘prepare’Letter to Iran's security chief reportedly pushes for swift return to peace talks, with Vance leading US delegation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoTrump warns golf course judge will be held responsible if anyone dies on ‘highly dangerous’ sitePresident Trump has labeled the golf course as ‘very dangerous, dilapidated and unsightly’ and even claimed that a White House staffer was hit by an errant ballThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoThe bitter lessons of Israel's electionsIn the aftermath of parliamentary elections in which no clear majority emerged, Benjamin Netanyahu managed to keep his party as the country's leading political force. The prime minister holding onto power would significantly undermine Israel's democracy.Le Monde [en]
CYBER3d agoTelegram Android Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code When Users Answer Voice CallsThe Hacker News
CONFLICT3d agoUkrainian forces strike Russian drone depots, fuel storage site, drone launch siteOn October 28 and overnight into October 29, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a drone storage facility, a drone launch site and a fuel depot belonging to the Russian army near Navlya in Russia's Bryansk region.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS3d agoIsrael: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after electionProtesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.Africanews [en]
BUSINESS3d agoEleven Power To Pursue Legal Remedies After HERC Halts Gurugram, Nuh Distribution PlanEleven Power plans legal action after Haryana's electricity regulator halted its parallel distribution licence process for Gurugram and Nuh. The decision followed a state government directive opposing parallel licences amid employee protests. The company maintains that consumers deserve reliable electricity and greater choice, while the regulatory dispute remains unresolvedfreepressjournal · india