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Ocean Cedar Asset Management Crosses 50 Million USD in African Investments
Ocean Cedar Asset Management Company Limited, operating through oceancedaram.com, has announced that its African portfolio has crossed 50 million USD in deployed capital across renewable power, infrastructure, fintech, and agri-processing. The firm, which holds Type 4 and Type 9 SFC licenses, is led day-to-day by board member Ralph Diesbach as the acting CEO. The company points to East and West Africa as the next growth corridor, and says its 50 million milestone reflects a multi-year strategy to back projects with regional scale and measurable social impact.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with defense secretary
Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump on Aug. 31, 2026, and the White House confirmed the departure without giving an official reason.
White House announces partnership with NABEP on Venezuela oil development
The White House said on Sept. 1 that the U.S. government will take a 35% stake in a new oil company being formed with North American Blue Energy Partners to develop Venezuelan reserves.
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis convicted in Tupac Shakur murder
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, exposing him to a potential life sentence.
World Sexual and Reproductive Health Month 2026 begins
The World Health Organization is leading a month-long observance that began on Sept. 1, focused on awareness of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Carlos Alcaraz returns with straight-sets win at US Open
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Sept. 1, returning to competition after a wrist injury.
John Ternus takes over Apple as AI strategy leans on Google partnership
John Ternus becomes Apple’s chief executive on Sept. 1, inheriting an AI strategy that uses Google’s Gemini model to power Siri and relies on external partnerships.
NHS to Offer Free Cholesterol Tests in England
The NHS has announced that people aged 40 to 84 will be able to receive free cholesterol tests at high-street pharmacies across England.
Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Aug. 27, 2026, in José Mourinho’s first home match back as the club’s coach.
HPE to showcase sovereign AI and hybrid cloud at LEAP 2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will showcase its AI Factory with NVIDIA portfolio at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.
MSCI to Add Four Stocks to Standard Index From Sept. 1
MSCI said its Standard Index will add Adani Energy Solutions, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Laurus Labs and Lenskart Solutions from Sept. 1, while three other companies will be removed. The changes are expected to generate about $1.5 billion in inflows to the newly added stocks.
Ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus, leaving at least 8 dead
A ferry carrying 267 people capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Aug. 30 while traveling from Kyrenia to Tasucu, Turkey. At least eight people died and 18 remain missing, according to the supplied research.