Lack of connectivity affecting African cross-border payments — Report
Cross-border payments across Africa have remained firmly out of reach due to the lack of interoperability among payment systems. A report by Kora and Finextra with the title ‘The Future of Fintech in Africa 2023’ disclosed this. It stated that…
We’re more likely to use force — ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, said yesterday it was more likely to use military force to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic, if the military junta, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, was hell-bent on his three-year transition…
American General Reveals New US Policy To Counter Russian Influence In Africa
Despite former US President Trump’s announcement of a path to withdraw US forces from Africa, global US action on the continent hasn’t stopped for a minute. Report indicates that the US military presence in Africa is gradually increasing, starting with…
ECOWAS’ War and Peace Options
Are war and peace mutually exclusive? This is one important question that has dominated the attention of scholars and students in the area of conflict resolution across time and space. The answer, however, varies with different schools of scholarship. For…
Jonathan arrives Zimbabwe ahead general Elections
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has traveled to Zimbabwe ahead of the nation’s general elections. Zimbabweans would on August 23 go to the polls to select new leaders. Jonathan, in a post on his verified Facebook page, said he arrived in…
African Union meets on Niger crisis
The African Union (AU) said it was holding a meeting on Monday on the crisis in Niger following the coup on July 26 that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum. “AU’s Peace & Security Council meets to receive an update on the…
Northern Senators warns Tinubu against military intervention in Niger
Northern Senators in the 10th National Assembly have cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against using military intervention in resolving the crisis in Niger. Sen. Suleiman Sumaila, the spokesperson for Northern Senators Forum, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The…
It’ll Be War – Burkina Faso, Mali Join Forces With Niger
Burkina Faso and Mali, on Monday, warned against military intervention in their coup-hit neighbour, Niger, saying it would be tantamount to war in the West African region. Report has it that the warning which was conveyed in a joint statement…
Russian Mining Companies In Zimbabwe Sold For US$90 Million – Alfred Musonda
Despite the fact that Zimbabwe and Russia are developing co-operation at the state level, as well as at the level of private investment in the most profitable areas of Zimbabwean production, some Russian companies are leaving the market and selling…
Africa Generates €1.7 Billion From Tackling Tax Evasion, Illicit Financial Flows – TTA Reports
African countries have realized additional revenues totalling €1.69 billion following the tackling of tax evasion and illicit financial flows in the continent. This is according to the 2023, “Tax Transparency in Africa”, progress report unveiled at the 13th meeting of…