ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his country will soon join the BRICS economic bloc. The announcement came after Mnangagwa attended an economic forum in Russia, where he discussed Zimbabwe’s membership aspirations with key leaders of the bloc. BRICS,…
IN Nigeria, the debate over the appropriate minimum wage for workers has been a long-standing and complex issue. As the country grapples with economic challenges, regional disparities, and the need for social justice, finding a balance between fair compensation for…
THE Ethiopian government has announced that Africa’s largest hydroelectric power plant, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), has exceeded its expected electricity output. Over the past 10 months, the dam has generated more than 2,700 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, surpassing…
An Iraqi court has issued death sentences to seven drug dealers, including a foreigner. “The Central Criminal Court issued a verdict to execute seven drug dealers, including a foreigner, who were convicted of trafficking narcotic substances,” the Supreme Judicial Council…
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah has emphasised the importance of consolidating the efforts of all government institutions to enhance oil production. The prime minister made the remarks in a meeting with Farhat Bengdara, chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation…
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, following defeat of his party in 2024 European Parliament (EP) elections, according to local media report. “I have decided to give you back the choice of your parliamentary…
GUINEA has signed a non-binding agreement with a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for the construction of a major alumina refinery, according to two senior officials from Guinea’s mines ministry. The agreement, known as a ‘Term Sheet,’ outlines plans…
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) and technology giant Intel have formalised their cooperation to revolutionise the African digital ecosystem. This partnership aims to equip 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The agreement was sealed…
THE Nigerian consumer tribunal fined the local unit of Africa’s largest pay-TV company, MultiChoice Group, 150 million naira ($107,142.86) on Friday for contempt of court. The tribunal also ordered the company to offer its subscribers one month of free service.…
AFRICA needs quicker debt restructurings, more favourable lending terms, and an additional $25bn for the Africa Development Fund to avoid a lost decade, the head of its development bank, Akinwumi Adesina, said on Friday. Speaking at London’s Chatham House, Adesina…
