Biden Pushes US Strategy Over China’s Influence in Africa
PRESIDENT Joe Biden, on a landmark visit to Angola, is making the case for a distinctively American approach to African partnerships,…
Year: 2024
China Grants Sero-tariff Trade to Africa as Biden Visits
CHINA has implemented a significant trade move this week by offering zero-tariff access to products from Africa’s least developed countries…
Biden Promotes $3bn Investment in Angola on Historic Visit
US President Joe Biden made history with his first visit to Angola on Tuesday, using the trip to announce a major $3bn…
Belgium to Compensate Women Abducted During Colonial Rule
IN a landmark ruling, Belgium’s Court of Appeals has ordered the government to compensate five Congolese women who were forcibly…
CISLAC urges NASS to Prioritise Equity, Transparency in Nigeria Tax Bill 2024
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has been at the forefront of advocating for fiscal policy reforms that address…
Biden Visits Africa to Counter China, But Trump’s Stance Looms
PRESIDENT Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised trip to sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant moment for US diplomacy in…
Chinese Firm Penalised for Fraud in Tanzania Airport Bid
CHINA Railway Construction Engineering Group has been slapped with a 12-month Conditional Non-Debarment penalty for ‘fraudulent’ practice in its tender…
56 Dead in Guinea Soccer Stampede After Referee Dispute
A CONTROVERSIAL refereeing decision led to chaos and violence at a football match in southeast Guinea, resulting in the deaths…
AMGA 2024: President Tinubu Vows to Stabilise ECOWAS
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reiterated his resolve to stabilise the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and contribute…
Belgium Passes Law Granting Sex Workers Maternity Leave, Pension
BELGIUM on Sunday passed a landmark law granting sex workers the same rights as other workers. The new law…