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West African forces battle Boko Haram in Niger

West African forces battle Boko Haram in Niger

President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou said that his forces will avenge the death of their compatriots.

India’s Modi invokes MLK, Gandhi in US Congress speech

India’s Modi invokes MLK, Gandhi in US Congress speech

Trade between US and India has burgeoned over the last decade, however, the relationship has been fraught with friction.

BRICS Bank inks strategic cooperation deal with China Construction Bank

BRICS Bank inks strategic cooperation deal with China Construction Bank

The China Construction Bank is set to invest in the BRICS Bank's first financial green bonds.

Emerging markets dragged down in 2016 – Report

Emerging markets dragged down in 2016 – Report

The worst hit are countries which have relied on oil exports as a major source of income.

US terror alert is “disingenuous”, “dubious”: SA Foreign Ministry

US terror alert is “disingenuous”, “dubious”: SA Foreign Ministry

The Ministry said these are "attempts to generate public hysteria" and "perceptions of government ineptitude".

Fitch affirms South Africa’s investment grade credit rating

Fitch affirms South Africa’s investment grade credit rating

Lackluster demand from its major export markets is hurting the South African economy.

‘Discredited informer’ behind US terror alert in SouthAfrica: Report

‘Discredited informer’ behind US terror alert in SouthAfrica: Report

The US embassy said it had received information that Islamist terrorist groups were planning to attack tourist hotspots in South Africa.

In US, Indian Premier Modi vows to improve ease of doing business

In US, Indian Premier Modi vows to improve ease of doing business

Two major American business bodies have voiced disappointment with what they called "the glacial pace" of market reforms in India.

Digital economy hopes for Brazil overstretched

Digital economy hopes for Brazil overstretched

The world will be more and more divided between countries that use and those that develop digital technologies and business models and standards, argues Professor Arbache.

Dozens killed, injured in Istanbul bombing

Dozens killed, injured in Istanbul bombing

The deadly attack comes as observant Muslims mark the second day of fasting in the Islamic month of Ramadan.