Swiss tourist murder cast shadow over Algeria’s ability to secure its vast south
The violent murder of a Swiss tourist in Algeria’s south earlier this month is an incident that cast a shadow over Algeria’s ability to secure […]
Month: October 2024
Donor Countries, Organizations Pledge $1.1 Billion for Displaced People in Sahel & Lake Chad
Pledges at a donor conference held in Jeddah this weekend to support displaced people and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad region exceeded $1.1 […]
Africa’s Green Economy Could Create 3.3 Million Jobs by 2030, Report Finds
Africa could see up to 3.3 million new direct jobs by 2030 in the green economy, particularly in sectors like solar energy, electric vehicle production, […]
The military’s grip on power behind FATF decision to pout Algeria on grey list
Algeria has just been placed on the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) grey list due to concerns regarding its framework for combating money laundering and […]
Uganda: Former LRA Commander Receives 40-Year Sentence for War Crimes
Uganda’s court has sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years’ imprisonment for war crimes in a landmark case. The trial marked […]
Kenyan activist detained after raid by ‘masked’ group
Boniface Mwangi, a prominent human rights activist, was arrested at his home early Sunday morning and remained in Police custody by evening. Authorities have charged […]
Turkey set to begin oil exploration mission in Somalia
Turkey is set to commence its oil and gas exploration mission in Somali territorial waters following the arrival of its research vessel, *Oruc Reis*, in […]
Commonwealth acknowledges ‘time has come’ to discuss slavery reparations
The 56 Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday October 26 in Samoa that “the time has come” to discuss “restorative justice” for Britain’s colonial past, following […]
Mozambique: Fly Modern Ark says LAM needs more than €9M and is available to return
Fly Modern Ark (FMA), which exited the restructuring of Mozambique’s national airline, LAM, has stated on October 27, that the state airline urgently needs €9.2 […]
Over 77% of Africans Face Decline in Security and Democracy (Mo Ibrahim Foundation)
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation reviewed, in its latest report, governance trends in Africa from 2014 to 2023. A total of 33 countries improved, while 21 […]