Senegalese court charges Chadian President
A Senegalese special court has charged former Chadian leader Hissene Habré with war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture and genocide over the killings of about […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
U.S. Earmarks a $7 billion investment to double access to electricity across sub-Saharan Africa
President Barack Obama announced over the weekend Washington will earmark a $7 billion investment over the five coming years to double populations’ access to electricity […]
Nigeria: 175 inmates escape in staged prison break
About 175 inmates escaped from prison in a staged prison break by some unidentified gunmen yesterday night in the southern town of Akure in Nigeria. […]
Algeria: Ain Salah Gas Project to resume in weeks
Tim Weller, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Petrofac said the gas project was delayed due to the In Amenas attack in January. Activity is […]
Egypt: EU’s aid heavily criticized
The high rate of human rights violation and corruption in Egypt has displeased the European Commission despite the €1 billion aid from the European Union […]
Tunisia: Government to recapitalize banks by September
The Tunisian government’s published a letter sent to the IMF, describing the government’s intention to recapitalize its banks through a rescue operation. The amount needed […]
Egypt: Canada dwells on its interest
Fayyaz Azz El-Din, Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and the Middle East, has lambasted the Egyptian government for its lack of […]
New pipeline project in Tunisia
Mahdi Jumaa, the Tunisian minister of industry has been in Tripoli, Libya for a two-day visit with discussions mostly focused on energy and construction. Plans […]
UK to give $32 million to Kenya for compensation
The UK issued an official apology and compensation package worth $32 million to Kenyans who suffered torture and abuse during the Mau Mau uprising against […]
Egypt: Libya and Iraq seek guarantees for supply
The Egyptian government is battling to complete oil supply deals that it has concluded with Libya and Iraq due to the lack of acceptable bank […]