Switzerland-based NGO Swissaid says gold smuggling represent significant loss of income on continent due to corruption, governance issues armed conflicts.
At least 435 tons of gold illegally smuggled out of Africa in 2022 Read More »
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces significant challenges following the African National Congress (ANC) party’s poor performance in the recent elections
Ramaphosa weakened by ANC election slump Read More »
In Zambia, two opposition party leaders and two members of parliament have been detained on charges of espionage and incitement to public hatred and hostility.
Opposition leaders and MPs arrested on espionage charges in Zambia Read More »
World Bank to devote 45% of annual financing to climate change adaptation by 2025, renewable energy to 250 million in Africa by 2030
World Bank Group, IMF deepen joint effort to bolster climate action Read More »
Armed men of Indigenous People of Biafra attack military troops, says defense spokesman
Separatist group kills 5 soldiers in southeast Nigeria Read More »
US military in Africa defends anti-terrorism strategy despite criticism and African nations’ shift towards seeking security aid from Russia.
US military stands firm on Africa strategy Read More »
A Reform of the Global Financial Architecture to take into account climate-related challenges was high on the agenda this year.
The annual meetings of the AfDP conclude in Nairobi Read More »
World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to address the increasing electricity problems in the country.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria. Read More »
The United States said on Thursday it was imposing sanctions on five senior Ugandan officials over accusations of involvement in corruption or human rights abuses.
U.S. sanctions Ugandan officials for corruption Read More »
Appeals, sentencing, presidential rematch with Biden, more criminal trials
What’s next for Trump after historic criminal conviction ? Read More »
