16th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition Kicks Off in Geneva
The 16th Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition was launched in Geneva on Monday by President of the Human Rights Council (HRC), Morocco’s […]
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Rwanda’s Presidential Election: Kagame’s Dominance Continues Amid Mixed Reactions
Rwanda’s latest presidential election unfolded with a sense of familiarity as incumbent Paul Kagame secured an overwhelming lead in early results. The election, which saw […]
Qatari Kasada Capital Management Exits Cameroon Three Years After Initial Investment
The Bocom Group, controlled by Cameroonian billionaire Dieudonné Bougne, has acquired the shares of Qatari investment fund Kasada Capital Management in Douala’s Ibis Hotel, reported […]
Casablanca Finance City increases focus on African business growth
Morocco is positioning itself as a prime destination for investors, thanks to a robust legal and financial framework, according to Abdelghani Lakhdar, Secretary General of […]
South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Niger top contributors to intra-Africa trade in 2023 — AfCFTA
South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Nigeria were the top four largest contributors to intra-Africa trade in 2023, according to a new ‘Africa Trade Report […]
UN-Hosted Talks in Geneva Aim to Broker Local Ceasefires in Sudan
Representatives from Sudan’s warring factions have arrived in Geneva for UN-mediated discussions on potential local ceasefires to protect civilians. The talks, involving the Sudanese army […]
Ethiopian PM Meets Sudan’s Military Chief Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s meeting with Sudan’s armed forces chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan marks a significant diplomatic effort to address the ongoing conflict […]
Kenyan Farmers Grapple with Devastating Floods and Climate Change
Kenya’s recent flooding has wreaked havoc on its agricultural sector, leaving farmers like Martha Waema facing unprecedented losses. The deluge has submerged farms, destroying crops […]
UN Report Implicates Uganda in Supporting Congo’s M23 Rebels
A United Nations report has alleged that the Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of […]
US company subsidiary Star Garment Secures $15 Million IFC Loan to Open Factory in Togo
Star Garments Group Limited, a subsidiary of the American company Charles Komar & Sons, has secured a $15 million loan (around 9 billion FCFA) from […]