UN warns DRC conflict expanding, drone warfare threatens civilians
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo warned on Thursday that hostilities between the government and the […]
Focus on Africa
UN slave trade resolution welcomed in West Africa, African Union
The UN passed a resolution on Wednesday to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”. The
He saw what I didn’t see – Sammy Gyamfi reveals Mahama’s personal trust behind Gold Board appointment
Sammy Gyamfi says his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board did not come from expectation but
Karpowership rescinds decision to shutdown over $400m debt
Ghana has averted a potential power disruption after Karpowership suspended plans to shut down its operations in May, following successful
Africa’s third-biggest oil exporter plans to sell $2.5 billion in Eurobonds amid rising oil prices.
Angola plans to generate $2.5 billion by issuing dollar-denominated bonds, banking on increased oil prices linked to the ongoing Iran–Israel
Egypt discovers a new energy resource in its desert region.
A new natural gas discovery has been made in Egypt’s Western Desert through a collaboration with U.S.-based Apache Corporation. The
Tunisian Foreign Minister doubles down over “voluntary return” policy
Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisian Foreign Minister, doubled down on Wednesday on his country’s voluntary returns policy. He said the country
ECOWAS appoints veteran diplomat to mediate with Sahel States
Lansana Kouyaté, a former Guinean prime minister, has been tasked with re-establishing dialogue with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after
12 South African police officers face court over corruption charges.
Authorities in South Africa have detained 12 high-ranking police officers over suspected corruption and fraud, according to prosecutors on Wednesday.
Ablakwa expresses deep gratitude to UN member states for backing Ghana’s slavery resolution
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has extended heartfelt appreciation to countries that supported Ghana’s historic resolution at