Category Global

ECOWAS Court Adopts New Guidelines to Drive Efficiency

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has officially adopted new rules of procedure titled: “New Instructions to the Chief Registrar and Practice Directions (2025)”, aimed at enhancing efficiency and procedural integrity. This is contained in a statement by Mr Felicien Hounkanrin,…

Trump Freezes global Aid To Ukraine, Israel Exempted

US President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on all foreign aid, exempting only Israel and Egypt, a landmark move reflective of his “America First” policy. The sweeping directive, signed shortly after Trump’s inauguration, has halted funding for development assistance,…

Sudan’s Largest Oil Refinery Set Ablaze Amid Civil War

FIGHTING around Sudan’s largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analyzed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black polluted smoke over the country’s capital. The attacks around the refinery, owned by Sudan’s government and…

Mozambique Police Chief Dismissed Amid Brutality Allegations

MOZAMBIQUE’S newly inaugurated President, Daniel Chapo, has dismissed Police Chief Bernadino Rafael following allegations of brutality during the disputed October election and its aftermath. Allegations of brutality Opposition figures have accused Rafael of collaborating with criminal groups to kidnap and…

Africa Targets Universal Electricity Access by 2030

AFRICAN leaders, global changemakers, and private sector representatives are set to gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28 for the first-ever Africa Heads of State Energy Summit. The summit will kickstart Mission 300 (M300), an ambitious initiative aiming to…

Africa’s Digital Path to Prosperity: Lessons From Trump

IN the modern world, African nations face a dual reality: navigating persistent economic challenges while seizing emerging opportunities in the digital age. The rapid adoption of digital technologies offers unprecedented potential for growth, innovation, and development. However, achieving these outcomes…