THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has been at the forefront of advocating for fiscal policy reforms that address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges while promoting transparency and inclusiveness. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal…
SENEGAL has marked the 80th anniversary of the tragic Thiaroye massacre, an event that continues to stir deep emotions and unresolved questions. On December 1, 1944, hundreds of West African riflemen, including Biram Senghor’s father, M’Bap Senghor, were killed by the…
GHANA’S parliament may fail to pass a provisional budget before the December 7 general election, risking an unprecedented government shutdown in 2024, according to experts and former officials. This would be the first time in over 30 years that the…
PRESIDENT Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised trip to sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant moment for US diplomacy in a region where China has made notable inroads. His visit, which focuses on a US-backed railway project, is aimed at…
CHINA Railway Construction Engineering Group has been slapped with a 12-month Conditional Non-Debarment penalty for ‘fraudulent’ practice in its tender for the first phase of the over £350 million Msalato International Airport (MSIA) project in Tanzania. The sanction, which was…
AS the global economy increasingly shifts online, African nations face the urgent challenge of overhauling their tax systems to stay competitive. The rise of digital platforms, online commerce, and remote work has disrupted traditional taxation models, demanding innovative strategies to…
RAXIO Group, Africa’s leading provider of Tier III carrier-neutral data centres, has announced the appointment of Robert Skjødt as its new chief executive officer. Skjødt, a seasoned infrastructure expert with over 30 years of global leadership experience, takes the helm…
A CONTROVERSIAL refereeing decision led to chaos and violence at a football match in southeast Guinea, resulting in the deaths of 56 people, including children, according to provisional reports from the government. The incident occurred during the final of a…
THE IMF has approved the third review of Ghana’s $3bn lending programme, granting an immediate disbursement of nearly $360 million. The move is a boost for the West African nation as it navigates recovery from its 2022 debt default and gears up…
SENEGALESE Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced on Monday that he will continue leading the government, rejecting calls to preside over parliament following his party’s historic election victory. The ruling Pastef party, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko,…
