IN a bold move on Thursday, Malian political parties and civil society groups stood united against the ruling junta’s decree to halt political activities, denouncing it as a dictatorial imposition and vowing to contest it in court. Since the military…
IN a deepening crackdown, Mali’s ruling junta announced on Thursday a sweeping ban on media reporting concerning political parties and associations, escalating its crackdown on dissent just a day after suspending all political activities in the country. The order, issued…
A BIPARTISAN group of US senators introduced a bill to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) ahead of its expiration next year, aiming to strengthen economic ties with sub-Saharan Africa. The bill, led by Senators Chris Coons (Democrat)…
ASANTE Gold Corp, a Ghana-focused mining company, has revealed its intention to bid for Newmont’s Akyem gold mine, aligning with Ghana’s government’s call for increased local ownership in the mining sector. ‘We expect to be part of this process,’ stated…
KENYA’S Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a recall for a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup amidst concerns over safety. This move follows a similar recall by Nigeria’s health regulator for the same batch sold under the Benylin…
IN a pivotal move towards sustainable energy development, the Africa Green Hydrogen Hub was unveiled on Thursday at Strathmore University in Nairobi. This collaborative initiative, aimed at accelerating Africa’s clean energy transition, drew praise from key stakeholders. Isaac Kiva, the…
SENEGAL’S newly appointed Energy and Mines Minister, Birame Souleye Diop, revealed on Thursday the government’s intention to revisit oil, gas, and mining contracts following an upcoming audit. This decision underscores President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the country’s resource sector.…
FORMER President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Arizona Supreme Court went too far in ruling that the state’s 160-year-old near-total abortion ban can be enforced. NBC News said Trump made the comment while speaking to reporters after landing at…
KPMG Netherlands has been fined $25 million by the US regulator Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) for widespread cheating during compulsory exams and misleading regulators in the US and the Netherlands. “The PCAOB found that widespread improper answer sharing…
TOGO’S government has declared a planned three-day opposition protest this week as illegal, escalating tensions in the West African nation amid arrests of opposition figures and legislative changes aimed at scrapping presidential elections. The interior and security ministries issued statements branding the upcoming…
