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 […]
Month: June 2025
Morocco Opens Electronic Payment Market to Foster Financial Inclusion
Morocco’s Competition Council has approved groundbreaking reforms opening the electronic payment terminal (EPT) market to multiple operators starting May 1, 2025, ending the Interbank Electronic […]
South Sudan Embarks on Digital Salary Reform Amidst Infrastructure Hurdles
In a concerted effort to enhance fiscal transparency and streamline salary disbursements, South Sudan’s Ministry of Finance and Planning, in collaboration with the Bank of […]
Sudan: Aid Convoy Ambushed as Warring Factions Escalate Blame Game in Darfur
A humanitarian crisis deepened further in Sudan when an aid convoy operated by the World Food Programme (WFP) came under violent attack in North Darfur, […]
Cameroon’s Silent Emergency: Displacement Crisis Tops Global Neglect List
Cameroon now finds itself at the epicentre of what the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has termed on June 3 “the world’s most neglected displacement crisis”, […]
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 […]
Mali Halts Artisanal Gold Mining Amid Rainy Season Fears to Avert Fatal Landslides
In a bid to safeguard lives as torrential rains approach, Mali has suspended all artisanal gold mining activities from June through September 2025. The Ministry […]
Senegal Shifts Gears Toward Self-Reliance Through Domestic Revenue Overhaul
Facing the fiscal pressures of suspended international support, Senegal is pivoting toward a bold path of economic sovereignty by intensifying domestic tax compliance. Prime Minister […]
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 […]