Burundi 2040: Is Corruption Undermining the Vision? [Business Africa]/in /by
This week, we explore Burundi's ambitions to become an industrial economy by 2040, Burkina Faso's progress in industrialization through crowdfunding, and the potential of the leather and footwear sector in Nigeria.
Macao’s unique restaurant offers unique taste from different continents/in /by
As Macao approaches the 25th anniversary of its return to China, some are worried its unique cuisine is being lost. Its traditional food is a fusion of Portuguese and Chinese cooking, reflecting its colonial past and its Asian geography.
Eastern EU nations can suspend asylum amid Belarus-Russia tactics/in /by
The European Union has authorized Poland and several other eastern European countries to temporarily suspend asylum rights when they believe Belarus and Russia are manipulating migrants to undermine the stability of the region.
Hundreds of African migrants in Lebanon await repatriation after Ceasefire/in /by
Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the 14-month war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last month.
Ten soldiers killed in terrorist attack in western Niger/in /by
The attack occurred Tuesday in the village of Petel Kole, where hundreds of militants on motorcycles targeted a military position. The army reported that 26 attackers were "neutralized."
Kylian Mbappe’s Stockholm visit: rape investigation dropped/in /by
Swedish prosecutors announced that they have closed a rape investigation linked to soccer star Kylian Mbappe's trip to Stockholm in October.
Heavy security as Haiti’s main airport reopens a month after shutdown/in /by
The airport was closed in November for the second time this year after commercial aircraft came under gunfire from gangs.
CAF president Motsepe congratulates Morocco for hosting 2030 World Cup/in /by
CAF president Patrice Motsepe congratulated Morocco after it was officially confirmed as co-host of the 2030 FIFA Men's World Cup with Spain and Portugal on Wednesday.
Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election/in /by
The clashes underscore a deepening rift between the federal government and Jubbaland’s administration, raising fears of further instability in the strategically significant region near the Kenyan border.
Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali/in /by
“The Malian army with the Wagner Group and Islamist armed groups have been targeting civilians and their property in violation of the laws of war,”