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Botswana Churches Oppose Constitution’s Gay Rights Amendment

A COALITION of churches in Botswana has raised its voice against parliament’s recent move to amend the constitution to incorporate gay rights, sparking a contentious debate over the intersection of religious beliefs and human rights. Botswana’s Minister for State President, Kabo Morwaeng,…

IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Debt Challenges Despite Decline

THE IMF has issued a cautionary statement regarding sub-Saharan Africa’s debt situation, underscoring ongoing challenges despite a decline in debt levels following a series of sovereign defaults. While debt-to-GDP ratios are projected to decrease, the region continues to face hurdles…

Angola’s Mineral Renaissance: Beyond Oil And Diamonds

ANGOLA, the seventh-largest country in Africa, has long been synonymous with its substantial oil reserves, which have fuelled its economy for decades. However, a new chapter is unfolding in this Southern African nation as international attention shifts towards its untapped…

IMF Warns: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Income Gap Widens

THE IMF has issued a sobering assessment of sub-Saharan Africa’s economic performance, highlighting a widening income gap compared to the rest of the world amidst a tepid recovery. The IMF’s biannual Regional Economic Outlook report, unveiled during its Spring Meetings in Washington,…

NamPower Targets 80% Energy Self-sufficiency by 2028

NAMPOWER, Namibia’s leading power utility, has set an ambitious goal to achieve 80 percent energy self-sufficiency by the year 2028, aiming to enhance the country’s energy security and reduce dependence on electricity imports. Kahenge Haulofu, NamPower’s managing director, shared insights…

WHO Prequalifies New Cholera Vaccine Amid Global Outbreaks

IN a significant development in the fight against cholera, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted prequalification to Euvichol-S, a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV). Gavi, the vaccine alliance, and UNICEF have welcomed this news, emphasising its crucial role in…

Yahaya Bello’s EFCC Comeuppance, By Farooq Kperogi

Yahaya Bello’s EFCC Comeuppance I am not from Kogi State, but I have strong opinions on former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello—as most Nigerians do. There is no doubt that few politicians in Nigeria are as universally reviled and despised…