THE Kenyan government has officially asked the IMF to carry out a comprehensive assessment of corruption and governance issues, following pressure from Western nations. According to sources familiar with the situation, this request is part of Kenya’s efforts to address vulnerabilities in…
GCX has been named the Most Innovative Sustainability Solutions Provider in South Africa at the African Excellence Awards 2024. This recognition underscores GCX’s commitment to advancing sustainability across industries and highlights South Africa’s potential as a leader in providing innovative…
South Africa is introducing major changes to its visa system to attract skilled workers and tourists, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced. The reforms mark a departure from previous immigration policies, which have faced criticism for being overly restrictive and…
FURIOUS opposition Conservative Party members have criticised the UK government’s decision to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ‘surrendering’ British strategic interests. Critics labelled the decision as a ‘dangerous capitulation’ that…
Tanzania’s communications regulator has suspended the digital platforms of Mwananchi Communications Ltd for 30 days, citing the publication of restricted content that allegedly harmed the country’s image. The move, announced by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) late Wednesday, has…
Burkina Faso and Niger have banned a popular French TV show, The Bachelor, accusing it of ‘stigmatising’ African women and being ‘contrary to the values and customs’ of the two nations. The move is in line with recent actions by…
THE impartiality of Zambia’s judiciary is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court starts hearing on Thursday regarding THE impartiality of Zambia’s judiciary is under scrutiny as the Constitutional Court starts hearing on Thursday regarding former president Edgar Lungu’s eligibility to…
OVER the past several years, the Labour Party has consistently stood as a vanguard of democracy and good governance, particularly in our advocacy for functional and autonomous local government councils in Nigeria. Our unwavering belief is that one of the…
As I write this article, the stage is set for a battle, between Nigeria’s House of Representatives and the Presidency, pursuant to the conferment of non-identical awards on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and his counterpart, the Speaker, House of…
A perfect storm is brewing over the desolate Nigerian Military Industrial-Complex (MIC) that has remained constant in the news for the wrong reasons. The misogynistic military has been roped for forcing junior female officers in rape incidences, disclosed or undisclosed…
