A COALITION of Pan African civil society organisations has urged the African Union’s Peace and Security Council to ‘prioritise discussion on the sexual and gender-based crimes and other human rights violations’ that are continuing in the ongoing civil war that…
IN a concerted effort to address the humanitarian crisis gripping war-torn Sudan, donors pledged over 2 billion euros ($2.13bn) during a conference in Paris, announced French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday. The conference, held on the first anniversary of a conflict described by…
THE 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, with its centralisation of power and control over resources in the federal government, has been a subject of debate and criticism regarding its impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s federating units. In…
THE UK government will allocate £50 million to Rwanda upon the passing of a contentious deportation bill, it was revealed on Monday. The bill, which allows for the forced deportation of asylum seekers to east Africa if they arrive in the UK…
IN a bid to bolster its ranks amidst recent departures, the OPEC+ oil producers group is actively considering Namibia for potential membership, aiming to harness the country’s burgeoning oil potential, according to sources within the African energy industry. Recent discoveries estimated at…
IN the realm of global mobility, the significance of citizenship extends beyond mere travel documents. This is especially true for Africa, which presents a tapestry of passport dynamics, reflecting the continent’s geopolitical landscape and historical legacies. While some African nations…
THE Indonesian government has been calling for de-escalation of conflicts in the Middle East and asking relevant countries for self-restraint. Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi on Tuesday asked certain countries in the European Union and the Middle East to use…
IN today’s digitally connected world, consumers tend to expect every business to be fully searchable for product information, location, operating hours with an easily accessible website online. According to recent GoDaddy () global research, 90% of small businesses surveyed said…
AS African governments and enterprises build momentum around digital transformation, they face mounting pressure not only to fortify their cybersecurity measures, but also to embrace transparency in disclosing cyberattacks. Bryan Hamman, regional director for Africa at NETSCOUT, explains: “Organisations across…
NIGER has inked a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese state-owned oil giant China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), reportedly valued at $400 million, as revealed by Niger state television RTN in a late Friday report. While the specifics of the…
