Mozambique’s External Deficit Widens
Mozambique experienced increasing pressure on its external accounts in 2024, with the combined current and capital account deficit widening to $2.23 billion, representing 10.1% of […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Liberia’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Former Speaker Faces Arson Charges Over Parliament Fire
Liberia’s ongoing political crisis escalated further as former Speaker of Parliament Jonathan Fonati Koffa was formally charged with arson and other serious crimes linked to […]
Lourenço Calls for Vaccine Sovereignty as Cholera Claims Over 700 Lives in Angola
Amidst a deepening public health crisis, Angolan President and current African Union Chairperson, João Lourenço, has called on June 4 for urgent action to establish […]
Africa Renews UN Security Council Seat Bid, Citing Injustice and Rising Global Tensions
Africa has renewed its long-standing demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as ministers gathered on June 4 in Lusaka, Zambia, […]
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies at 68
Zambia is in mourning following the passing of former President Edgar Lungu at the age of 68. According to a statement by his party, the […]
Tinubu Approves N2bn Relief Package for Mokwa Flood Victims as FG Launches Urgent Response
In a show of swift executive response and empathy, President Bola Tinubu has approved on June 4 the disbursement of ₦2 billion for the immediate […]
Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants, distribute meat for consumption
Home to the World’s largest elephant population, Zimbabwe said it plans to cull 50 elephants and distribute their meat to people. The move aims to […]
ICC Breaks Ground with Historic In Absentia Case Against Fugitive Warlord Joseph Kony
In a landmark move heralding a new chapter in international justice, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has authorised on Tuesday June 3 its first-ever confirmation […]
South Africa: Zuma’s Legal Setback Clears Way for Long-Awaited Arms Deal Trial
In a critical judicial ruling on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, South Africa’s embattled former President Jacob Zuma suffered a significant legal blow as the Pietermaritzburg […]
Congo powers ahead: World Bank commits $1bn to Inga III hydropower revival
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has secured a $1 billion commitment from the World Bank to jumpstart the long-stalled Grand Inga hydropower project, potentially […]