Month April 2024

Edo 2024: Proposing issue-based Dialogues, By Elempe Dele

I am proposing several public dialogues on pathways to good governance as my apostolic offering during this electioneering period in Edo State now that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has lifted ban on campaigns. This proposal must be pursued…

EU Tightens Visa Rules For Ethiopians Over Deportation Issues

THE European Union (EU) has announced stringent measures aimed at Ethiopian travellers, accusing the Ethiopian government of non-cooperation in facilitating the return of citizens found living illegally in the EU. This move underscores the EU’s commitment to leveraging visa regulations…

Togolese Vote Amidst Controversial Reforms

TENSIONS run high in Togo as citizens cast their ballots in legislative elections against the backdrop of contentious constitutional amendments, with opponents alleging a move to entrench President Faure Gnassingbe’s family’s grip on power. The electoral process follows recent reforms…

NAMCOR & Chevron Forge Major Namibian Offshore Deal

IN a move signalling heightened activity in Namibia’s energy sector, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has sealed a pivotal development agreement with Chevron, granting the US oil giant an 80 percent operating working interest in an offshore block situated in…