Africa loses $88.6bn annually to corruption, ECOWAS warns
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised the alarm over Africa’s staggering loss of $88.6 billion each year due to corruption and […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
South Sudan: President Dismisses Foreign Minister, Appoints Replacement
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, announced the dismissal of the country’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, in a presidential decree. The decree, aired through […]
Côte d’Ivoire Threatens to Increase Cocoa Price in Response to US Tariffs
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has warned it may take measures to increase cocoa prices if the United States implements recently announced tariffs, […]
Cholera Deaths in South Sudan Highlight Deadly Cost of Global Aid Cuts
Eight people, including five children, have died from cholera in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, as critical health services close down due to international funding cuts. […]
Gabon: First Post-Coup Presidential Vote to be Held Saturday, Military Leader Oligui Nguema Favored to Win
Gabon will hold a pivotal presidential election this Saturday, the first since a military coup in 2023 ended more than half a century of dynastic […]
Borno Governor Raises Alarm as Boko Haram Regains Foothold in North-East Nigeria
The governor of Nigeria’s Borno state, Babagana Zulum, has sounded on April 9 a stark warning about the resurgence of jihadist group Boko Haram, saying […]
Ghana, Czech Republic Chart New Course for Strategic Partnership in Trade, Security, and Innovation
Ghana and the Czech Republic have reaffirmed on April 9 their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced political, economic and cultural cooperation during the […]
Sudan Criticizes UK for Hosting Conference on War Without Inviting Khartoum Government
Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Yousif has formally criticized the UK for hosting an international Conference on Sudan’s ongoing conflict without inviting the country’s Government in […]
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Nationals Amid Diplomatic Row Over Deportations
The United States has revoked visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, following the country’s refusal to accept the return of its citizens who were […]
South Sudan: African Union Mediators Arrive in Juba amid Rising Tensions, Threat of Renewed Civil War
African Union (AU) mediators arrived in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Wednesday April 2 to hold urgent talks aimed at preventing a return to civil […]