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Africa is the world’s second-largest continent and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful attractions. Its 54 mainland and island countries each have their own history, heritage, and culture, which adds to the fascination of traveling across the continent. Curious travelers are rewarded with a rich history of African culture, including exquisite food and traditional songs and dances. We’ve compiled a list of Africa’s most visited countries to assist you in planning your next trip. 1. Egypt With an annual average of 13 million visitors, Egypt is the most visited country in Africa. The majority of visitors come…

ISTANBUL, Turkey — As president Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey approaches the toughest election of his career on Sunday, he has marshaled many of the resources of the state to tilt the playing field to his advantage.Mr. Erdogan, who has come to increasingly dominate the country over the past two decades, tapped the Treasury for populist spending programs and has raised the minimum wage three times in the last year and a half. His challenger barely appears on the state broadcaster while Mr. Erdogan’s speeches are aired in full. And this weekend’s vote will be overseen by an election board…

A „no compromise“ gun rights group is suing the Biden administration over part of the bipartisan gun safety law enacted last summer, arguing that the law imposes unconstitutional waiting periods to purchase firearms on young adults under 21. Gun Owners of America (GOA) on Friday filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas challenging enhanced background check requirements established by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act last year. The lawsuit names Attorney General Merrick Garland and the FBI as defendants and argues that new requirements for the National Instant Criminal Background Check system to review juvenile records for adults aged 18-20…

President Biden sought to drive a wedge among Republicans in their escalating dispute over spending and debt on Wednesday, effectively reaching out to moderates in hopes of convincing them to break away from Speaker Kevin McCarthy rather than risk triggering a national default that could throw the economy into a tailspin.Appearing in a competitive suburb with a vulnerable House Republican in his sights, Mr. Biden accused Mr. McCarthy of pursuing a radical strategy at the behest of the “extreme” wing of his party loyal to former President Donald J. Trump, putting the country in economic jeopardy in a way that…

The Russian ruble is on track for the fourth straight weekly gains even as oil and gas prices remain under pressure. The USD/RUB exchange rate dipped to 76.58, which was a few points below the year-to-date high of 83.32. Commodity prices on edge The Russian ruble is one of the most important commodity currencies in the world because of the vast amount that the country sells internationally. Crude oil is the most important, accounting for more than 15% of the total GDP. Are you looking for fast-news, hot-tips and market analysis? Sign-up for the Invezz newsletter, today. The price of…

Wall Street stocks fell on Friday as fresh data revealed US consumer sentiment falling to its lowest level this year, raising fears the domestic economy was rapidly slowing down.Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 reversed earlier gains to trade 0.7 per cent lower while the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.9 per cent.The moves follow the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, which fell to 57.7, missing economists’ expectations for it to stay close to April’s reading of 63.5. Participants’ worries escalated alongside negative news about the economy, including the debt-ceiling crisis.Moreover, the US regional banking sector spooked…

This article is the latest part of the FT’s Financial Literacy and Inclusion CampaignYoung people require a working week of tuition each year to be financially literate by the time they leave school, according to a new report. MyBnk, the education charity which led the Money & Pensions Service’s financial workshops for 16 and 17-year-olds, said that 30 hours of financial education each year for 11 to 18-year-olds would significantly boost money management and practical maths skills. These recommendations will be published in a report on Monday, alongside a financial education measure developed by the consultancy Centre for Economics and…

Image Source: PixabayCrypto-focused investment firm 10T Holdings is launching a new digital-asset startup investment fund seeking to raise $200 million from investors.The new venture, dubbed TenSquared Capital, or 10SQ, aims to back digital asset startups at various stages of growth, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The firm already has two investments planned, including one in a crypto wallet infrastructure startup expected to close in the coming months.The 10SQ fund will be led by Stan Miroshnik, a co-founder and partner at 10T, who will join the company as CEO and managing partner. Elaine Co, a founding strategic advisor at StillBrook…

When Afrika Gupton-Jones was on bed rest in the hospital, after developing high blood pressure at 28 weeks of pregnancy, her husband was with her day and night. Yet the nurses often assumed that he was her brother, and that she was a single mother. When the doctors and nurses gave her medications or took her blood, she said, they gave her minimal explanation.“It’s like they didn’t trust me with my own bodily decisions,” she said.In the United States, people who have more money generally receive better health care: More expensive insurance plans usually cover more doctors, and well-off patients…

Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks to guests at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kick-Off on April 22, 2023 in Clive, Iowa.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesRepublican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy built his White House bid around urging companies to stay out of politics.What he doesn’t tell voters is the asset management firm he co-founded has engaged more with Republican Party officials behind the scenes than was previously known, according to private email correspondence reviewed by CNBC.The emails show how the firm, Strive Asset Management, became a lead organizer and voice against environmental, social and governance, or ESG,…