Nyala / El Fasher / London — According to the Darfur Bar Association (DBA), the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are reinforcing their combat capabilities in Sudan’s already war-torn western region. The lawyers warn of more tribal violence in the region. The United Arab Emirates allegedly continues to send arms to the militia. People in North […]
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Khartoum — The Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and junta leader as Commander-in-Chief of the Sudan Armed Forces, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, has affirmed his commitment to the Framework Agreement and his cooperation with all involved parties. The junta head also called for his opponents to reach a comprehensive final agreement, in order […]
Nigeria’s history, especially since independence in 1960, has been characterised by years of missed opportunities and the attendant shock on the economy. Analysts said Nigerians are currently paying the price of the failure of successive administrations to take advantage of the immense opportunities that presented themselves at the dawn of Nigeria’s independence from Britain in […]
Despite admitting to the supply constraints, Mr Emefiele also lamented the activities of saboteurs in the banking industry, who are hoarding the new notes. Supply constraint arising from the limited capacity to print enough new Naira notes is responsible for the severe cash crunch hurting Nigerians, CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele admitted amid the disappointing naira […]
Zimbabwe’s president is preparing to restart talks on $14bn of unpaid debt as deep divisions persist over disputed elections in the southern African country. Emmerson Mnangagwa is betting that international concerns over his re-election and increasing signs of cronyism will not block a potential deal to restructure longstanding debts to the World Bank, African Development […]
Workers building the $1bn steel plant for the Chinese-owned Dinson Iron & Steel Company (Disco) claim they are exploited, forced to work in inhumane conditions, and sleep crammed eight to a small room on the construction site. The workers, backed by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), told the Sunday Times that as they […]
A recent situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that Nigeria is currently facing a second wave of diphtheria outbreak Diphtheria infection in Nigeria has continued to increase as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that as of 3 October, the country has recorded 13,204 suspected cases. Out of the suspected […]
In a controversial move that has strained its relationships with the EU and the US, South Africa will host naval exercises off its eastern coast with Chinese and Russian ships. The exercises coincide with the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The South Africa National Defence Force (Sandf) confirmed on 19 January that South […]
Adams — Thousands of Ghanaians yesterday hit the streets of Accra to demand the resignation of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison and his two deputies. According to the protesters, the governor was mismanaging the bank, resulting in unsustainable debt and bankruptcy. They further accused the leadership of BoG of […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s silence on its position in the Naira swap policy has thrown the country into confusion, as businesses and other users of the currency are at a loss on whether the old Naira notes are still in use or not. As a result, LEADERSHIP’s checks reveal many transporters, traders, supermarkets, filling […]
Monrovia — The governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), through its National Chairman Mulbah Morlu, is drawing the attention of Liberia’s international partners to “election violence and the horrific killing of innocent civilians,” with a plea to investigate the recent incident which led to the deaths of at least two persons in Foya, Lofa County. […]
The average electricity use of a sub-Saharan African resident is lower than that of a household fridge in the United States (US), the report said. Despite holding more than 8 per cent of the world’s proven natural gas reserves, Africa remains the most energy-poor continent In the world, a report has said. Hawilti, a Pan-African […]
The release of Mr Tinubu’s Chicago State University (CSU) records to Atiku Abubakar, since Monday, has inflamed controversies concerning Mr Tinubu’s identity and education at the university, as well as the authenticity of the copy of the certificate he submitted to INEC. The Chicago State University on Monday released the academic records of President Bola […]
— Majority of the senators are worried that there could be delay in the electoral process due to financial and other constraints. Senators who are poised to seek re-election at the polls come October are becoming jittery, fearing that the polls may not come as scheduled. The Senators’ fear has pushed them to summon the […]
Atthe height of COVID-19, the general assumption by the scientific world was that COVID-19 would fill the gap between scientific data and policymaking, and probably lead to fact-based regulation. However, developments on the ground show that this has not happened and may not happen in the mid-term with regards to designing health policies, and later […]
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION, ON 16th FEBRUARY, 2023 My Dear Compatriots, I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render account on the efforts of our […]
A common sight around west Africa is to see cattle grazing freely, even in major cities, on highways and in airports. Every year, about 300 million head of livestock (mostly cattle) move across west Africa. Based on seasonal factors, they leave their usual grazing areas in search of water and pasture. These practices, called pastoralism, […]
South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating and distributing water requires electricity. Some of the country’s biggest cities have had to impose water restrictions and residents in other parts have gone months without regular water supply. Unfortunately, health facilities have not […]