By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Moneyweb
Illustrative image · Bastian Riccardi · Pexels · Licence PexelsBitcoin stolen in a Binance hack is probably irretrievable, estimates Ballet, a company specialising in cryptocurrency wallets. The platform had estimated that $6.3 billion in assets were affected by the theft, described by the sector as the biggest ever targeting digital assets, reports Moneyweb.
Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy says Prime Video, the group’s streaming service, is profitable and generating revenue at a rate of tens of billions of dollars. He also said Amazon MGM Studios had exceeded $1.2 billion in worldwide box-office receipts this year during a call on Amazon’s quarterly results.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: TechCrunch ·
Trade between Russia and Africa exceeded $27 billion in 2025, up from $16.8 billion in 2019, according to an analysis published by the Daily News. The Russia–Africa Summit must nevertheless lead to investment, technology transfers and jobs aligned with Africa’s development priorities, the newspaper says.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Daily News ·
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper presented Donald Trump with military options against Iran at a White House meeting. Washington is considering, among other measures, intensified airstrikes targeting Iran’s ballistic capabilities, according to the Zambian Observer.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Zambian Observer ·
The World Bank plans to provide Malawi with $1.2 billion in funding over 2027–2032, a package that could rise to $1.5 billion with additional resources. The institution’s country manager for Malawi, Abdu Muwonge, presented priorities for the future partnership framework at a conference in Mangochi, according to MBC.
🇲🇼 Malawi · Source: MBC ·
Israeli army keeps two Hebron neighbourhoods sealed off, displacing 5,000The Israeli military operation continues in two neighbourhoods of Hebron, sealed off after an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. Around 5,000 residents have been forcibly displaced and remain homeless, according to the Hebron municipality.
Illustrative imageDouala tramway would cost 400 billion CFA francsThe Douala Urban Council estimates the budget for its first tramway line, about 20 kilometres long, at around 400 billion CFA francs excluding tax. The call for expressions of interest published on 29 October provides for public guarantees for investors, but its annexes also rule them out, a contradiction to resolve before their selection.The week in Africa
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