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Revolut Secures UK Banking Licence, Moves Closer to Full Authorisation Financial technology trailblazer Revolut announced today that it has nabbed a UK banking licence with certain restrictions. Granted by the sector's regulator, this licence represents a critical leap toward the comprehensive authorisation Revolut has been chasing for three years. With this development, Revolut, which serves over nine million customers in the UK alone, inches nearer to securing the same permissions enjoyed by traditional banks—the very…

Ursula von der Leyen Wins Second Term as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clinched a second term as European Commission President after vowing to bolster Europe’s “defence union” and continue its ambitious green transformation. In a tense 720-member chamber, 401 MEPs cast their secret ballots in favor of von der Leyen, with 284 opposed. The vote saw Sinn Féin MEPs, along with independents Luke Flanagan and Ciarán Mullooly from Ireland, opposing her bid. On RTÉ’s News at One, Mullooly voiced his…

Kagame Secures Fourth Term in Overwhelming Rwanda Presidential Election Victory In a staggering show of support, Rwandans have re-elected President Paul Kagame for a fourth term. This election resulted in a resounding victory for Kagame, demonstrating his widespread backing within the nation. Voters turned out in large numbers, making their voices heard at the ballots. "It's an undeniable endorsement of Kagame's leadership," remarked political analyst, Jean Bosco. Such a commanding win underscores the faith Rwandans place…

Nana Akufo-Addo has won her second four-year term as president of Ghana with 51.59% of the vote, the election commission announced on Wednesday. His longtime rival, former President John Mahama, 62, came in second with 47.36% of the vote, according to the Ghana Election Commission. Akufo-Addo, 76, became the 8th president of Ghana's fourth republic. This is the third time the two men collided in a presidential election in the West African country after the 2012 and 2016 elections. Akufo-Addo has been…

In Mali, the 3,000 inhabitants of Farabougou are no longer alone in their village, cut off from the world. Soldiers from the Malian army were able to set foot on Thursday at this locality in the center of the country, while jihadist fighters had banned entry for 17 days. This Friday morning, the Malian army gave some details about its intervention.…