Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Macquarie, Carlyle held takeover talks to create alts giant
Merger talks, which would have created a $1 trillion asset manager, fizzled this summer as Carlyle shares continued sharp rise.
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Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Saudi renews bid to be Middle East fintech leader with Riyadh conference
At a packed exhibition hall this week, more than 1,000 investors and executives from mostly US and Chinese firms mingled with local startups.
Zeteo • Sep 17, 2025
TODAY: Mehdi Set to Speak at Historic ‘Together for Palestine’ Benefit Concert in London
The event will feature some of the biggest names who have spoken out against the genocide in Gaza, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Bastille, Florence Pugh, and Riz Ahmed.
Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Telecoms giant MTN holds data center talks with US, European firms
Africa has fallen behind wealthier regions in the global rush to build the digital infrastructure required for AI.
Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Dangote Refinery exports to the US
The exports mark the expansion of Africa’s largest oil refinery’s operation beyond just the local supply of refined products in Nigeria.
Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Nigeria suspends key import levy
The move comes as the government seeks to push trade growth and tame inflation.
Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Major African currencies depreciated 51% since 2020
Currency weakness in Africa has been “more damaging” compared to other emerging regions, Nigerian data analytics company Stears said in a report.
Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
DR Congo backs $400M satellite deal to tackle digital deficit
Only one in three Congolese are connected to mobile internet, according to the latest available figures.
Semafor • Sep 17, 2025
Oil bears are missing the market's underlying strength
OPEC+ production boost, China’s stockpiling, and anemic investment indicate that demand may be stronger than anticipated.
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The Dark Money Operatives Pushing For Regime Change In Iran
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The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Uphold Transgender School Sports Bans
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New Campaign Targets Capital One for Partnership With Israeli Arms Manufacturer
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Leading Epstein Reporter Details Her Decades-Long Investigation: ‘This Is a Crime’
Zeteo •
Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Who Was Killed by an Off-Duty ICE Agent
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Trump Urges Protesters in Iran to “Take Over Your Institutions” As Death Toll Reaches Thousands
Mother Jones •
Leading Epstein Reporter Details Her Decades-Long Investigation: ‘This Is a Crime’
Zeteo •
Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
The Conversation •
Fifteen Thousand New York City Nurses Strike
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