In a move that is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the region’s political and economic stability, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have abruptly announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Citing the bloc as a “threat” to their sovereignty, the Sahel nations’ leaders declared their […]
In a move that is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the region’s political and economic stability, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have abruptly announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Citing the bloc as a “threat” to their sovereignty, the Sahel nations’ leaders declared their
NAIROBI, Kenya – A Kenyan High Court decision has dashed Kenya’s ambition to lead a multinational police force in Haiti, raising questions about both the viability of the UN mission and Africa’s growing assertiveness on the world stage. Kenya’s offer to spearhead the force, initially seen as a bold step by a rising African power,
NAIROBI, Kenya – A Kenyan High Court decision has dashed Kenya’s ambition to lead a multinational police force in Haiti, raising questions about both the viability of the UN mission and Africa’s growing assertiveness on the world stage. Kenya’s offer to spearhead the force, initially seen as a bold step by a rising African power,
In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ruled in favour of South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel, stating that the ongoing military operations in Gaza “may amount to genocide” and ordering Israel to take immediate steps to prevent further harm to the Palestinian population. The ruling, met with jubilation in South
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In a landmark decision, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday ruled in favour of South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel, stating that the ongoing military operations in Gaza “may amount to genocide” and ordering Israel to take immediate steps to prevent further harm to the Palestinian population. The ruling, met with jubilation in South
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In the cavernous halls of British museums, a curious paradox unfolded wherein Britain has agreed to return some stolen ancestral property, which it stole from Ghana 150 years ago, back to Ghana. However, this return is not accompanied by compensation, repentance, or remorse; instead, it is structured as a three-year loan deal with an option
In the cavernous halls of British museums, a curious paradox unfolded wherein Britain has agreed to return some stolen ancestral property, which it stole from Ghana 150 years ago, back to Ghana. However, this return is not accompanied by compensation, repentance, or remorse; instead, it is structured as a three-year loan deal with an option
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: In a move set to reverberate across the continent, Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is preparing to issue a new dollar-denominated bond, marking a potential turning point for sub-Saharan African issuers after a nearly two-year hiatus. This bold step, driven by both budgetary needs and favourable market conditions, raises a
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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: In a move set to reverberate across the continent, Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is preparing to issue a new dollar-denominated bond, marking a potential turning point for sub-Saharan African issuers after a nearly two-year hiatus. This bold step, driven by both budgetary needs and favourable market conditions, raises a
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