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CBEX crypto scam: AI-hyped Ponzi scheme defrauds African investors
Nairobi (AFP) - Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of...
US judge orders Argentina to sell 51% stake in oil firm YPF
New York (AFP) - A federal judge in New York ordered Argentina on Monday to sell its majority stake in...
Nigeria theme park offers escape from biting economy
Abuja (AFP) - Guests poured in through an entry gate on the ground floor of a castle. Inside, vendors dressed...
S.Africa’s ex-transport bosses charged over Zuma-era graft case
Johannesburg (AFP) - Four former executives at South Africa's failing transport company were arrested and charged Monday over allegations of...
Bangladesh’s biggest port resumes operations as strike ends
Dhaka (AFP) - Bangladesh's biggest port resumed operations on Monday after customs officials called off a strike that had disrupted...
Tougher Singapore crypto regulations kick in
Singapore (AFP) - Singapore ramped up crypto exchange regulations Monday in a bid to curb money laundering and boost market...
Canada rescinds tax on US tech firms in hopes of Trump trade deal
Ottawa (AFP) - Canada will rescind taxes impacting US tech firms that had prompted President Donald Trump to retaliate by...
Strike shuts down Bangladesh’s biggest port
Dhaka (AFP) - Operations at Bangladesh's biggest port were suspended on Sunday as a strike by customs officials brought shipping...
Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tax hitting US tech firms
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he is calling off trade negotiations with Canada in retaliation for taxes...
UK govt climbs down on welfare cuts in latest U-turn
London (AFP) - The UK government backed down Friday on controversial plans to slash disability and sickness benefits after a...
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