Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema reappointed Situmbeko Musokotwane as finance minister after last month's election, shown at Monday's cabinet swearing-in. Musokotwane served since 2021 and led Zambia through protracted debt restructuring after it became first African country to default during COVID-19 pandemic. Zambia is now aiming to agree a new IMF programme by year end. The move signals continuity for investors watching copper-rich nation's fiscal reforms and debt sustainability.  

 Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will hold talks with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva this week in Washington, Bloomberg reported Monday. Discussions will cover recent economic developments and Senegal's economic reform program. Reuters could not immediately verify report. The meeting comes as Senegal announced a debt treatment plan after unveiling billions in previously misreported debt now pegged around $13 billion. Investors await IMF signals on restructuring terms

  Toronto-based Almonty Industries signed deal with Rwanda Monday to develop tungsten, giving Rwanda 25% stake. The partnership followed introduction by US Department of State and aligns with 2025 US-Rwanda Framework for Shared Economic Prosperity supporting critical minerals. US is deepening ties with DRC, Rwanda, Guinea, Kenya to loosen China's grip on supply chains. Venture will source ore from small-scale miners and Shyorongi concession before building central processing plant.  

South Africa's rand weakened early Monday as higher oil prices weighed and Fed meeting looms. The benchmark 2035 government bond was slightly weaker, yield rising 5 basis points to 8.785%. Traders cited risk-off sentiment ahead of US monetary policy decision. Oil strength pressures importer currencies like rand. Investors watch Transnet's recovery after returning to profit on asset sales. Markets remain cautious on inflation outlook and emerging market capital flows amid global uncertainty.

  Heavy Saudi-backed bombardment is pounding Ansarallah positions tonight as PLC forces launch a major counteroffensive to retake newly lost territory. RT footage shows precision strikes lighting up the frontline, with muzzle flashes marking fierce night clashes across Yemen. Sources say PLC troops, backed by Saudi airpower, are pushing hard to reverse recent Ansarallah gains. The battle threatens to reignite Yemen's full-scale war after months of fragile stalemate. Escalation now risks major regional spillover as civilians brace for impact while both sides mobilize reinforcements and intensity hits levels unseen in months.

  A Russian drone today nearly struck a train carrying Boris Johnson, Friedrich Merz’s main foreign and security adviser Günter Sautter, Sweden’s former prime minister Carl Bildt and several other European security advisers, diplomats and German MPs who had attended the Yalta European Strategy conference in Kyiv. The attack took place just 2 km from the Polish border. Two separate trains were involved on the same Kyiv–Poland rail line in Ukraine’s Volyn region early this morning. The locomotive that was struck belonged to the regular scheduled service between Warsaw and Kyiv, not the chartered train carrying Johnson which was just in front of it. The train that was hit carried 200+ passengers and no reported injuries.  A petrol station and trucks were also hit by a second drone near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing (about 800 metres from the Polish border).  Russia is now attacking border crossings right on the border between Poland and Ukraine as well as between Roma...

  The Telegraph writes that the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet in Cardiff tomorrow sign a deal on starting cooperation breaking up the UK. They will demand the right to independence referendum, or in the case of Northern Ireland, on the right to become part of Ireland. After Plaid Cymru routed Labour in the last Welsh election, separatist parties are now for the first time in power in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at the same time. Meanwhile, the UK is also in the process of trying to transfer sovereignty of Chagos and the crucial military base on Diego Garcia to China-allied Mauritius. In recent developments, Argentina has decided to push harder for gaining sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The Spain-Gibraltar Treaty was signed in July this year, officially eliminating routine land border and customs controls between Spain and Gibraltar despite the fact that Spain maintains its sovereignty claim over Gibraltar intact.

  Anzu Petals has fans obsessed after her latest Los Angeles hair video. The creator, filmed in a casual bathroom clip, shows off her long wavy curls while keeping it real about hair struggles.  Viewers flooded the comments praising her natural look and relatable honesty. Many agree she is absolutely right — maintaining healthy, voluminous hair takes work beyond the aesthetics.  The reel proves why her hair content resonates, blending beauty tips with unfiltered truth that followers love and continue to inspire new fans daily on Instagram. Video  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbEaq-6OM8W/?stkn=cjgxcnFsaXByNHl0

  This photo captures more than style; it captures self-assurance. In a world quick to police how women dress, especially curvy women, choosing comfort and bold stripes is a quiet act of defiance. Her pose is relaxed, unapologetic, and owned. Critics may call it attention-seeking, but that critique says more about them than her. True elegance isn't about covering more or less, it's about wearing your choices with peace. And that is exactly what she does here. Social media needs more of this honest, unfiltered self-love without apology or explanation.

  Professionalism in the modern office is more than just performance, it's also about presentation. The image of a woman in a tight-fitting business suit has sparked debate online about what is considered appropriate workwear.  Some argue that dress codes must be conservative and uniform to ensure respect, avoid distraction, and promote equality. Others believe confidence, personal style, and comfort boost productivity and that judging competence by hem length is outdated.  Should workplaces enforce stricter dress rules or embrace modern, expressive styles? Your opinion matters in this workplace culture discussion.