Tanzania Authorities Arrest Opposition Politicians
Expanding Crackdown on Free Expression, Peaceful Assembly Tanzania authorities have arrested leading opposition politicians who had planned to demonstrate in response to a wave of enforced disappearances of party officials. On September 23, police arrested and later released on bail Freeman Mbowe, the chairman of the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) party; Tundu Lissu, Mbowe’s […]
Delivering Mozambique’s Sustainable Energy Future
Mozambique is emerging as a key player in the global energy landscape, with a rich reserve of natural resources, including natural gas and renewables. As the world shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy, Mozambique is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation, ensuring its energy projects are both ready and fully implemented to […]
A Debut AED 500 Million Syndicated Loan Is Arranged And Coordinated By Mashreq For The Trade And Development Bank (TDB)
A landmark AED 500 million syndicated loan was concluded for the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank by Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region. The facility marks TDB’s first ever AED denominated syndicated loan deal. Mashreq acted as Sole Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Facility Agent for the debut […]
Why Companies Should Participate In The Manufacturing Indaba 2024
The Manufacturing Indaba 2024 stands as the premier platform for Africa’s manufacturing sector, designed to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across the continent and beyond. Scheduled for 22 – 23 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, this influential event serves as a focal point for companies to engage in key discussions, explore new opportunities, and showcase their […]
Closing The Insurance Gap And Continuous Improvement Are Critical In Addressing Africa’s Increasing Climate Impacts, ARC Ltd. Members’ Retreat Reveals
With Africa facing increasing climate impacts, closing the disaster risk insurance gap has become more critical than ever, as revealed at the recent African Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd.’s Members’ Retreat. Held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London, the event brought together ARC Ltd. staff, members, partners, and other stakeholders to discuss challenges […]
West Africa Emerges as a Hotbed for Global Terrorism
West Africa has become the epicenter of global terrorism, with jihadist groups expanding their influence in the Sahel region. A recent attack in Mali’s capital, where they killed dozens of students at a training facility and set fire to the presidential jet, highlighted the jihadists’ capacity to strike urban areas. These insurgent groups, linked to […]
Dangote Urges the Nigerian Government to End Fuel Subsidy
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has called on Nigeria’s Federal Government to fully remove fuel subsidies, stating that it’s the right time to do so. In an interview with Bloomberg, he emphasized that removing subsidies would clarify the country’s actual fuel consumption, reduce fiscal pressure, and help ease currency challenges. Dangote stated that his […]
Ghana Passes Gender Equality Law After Decades-long Delay
Ghana has finally passed its Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act 2024, nearly 30 years after the bill was introduced. The law mandates that women hold at least 30% of decision-making roles in government, trade unions, and private industries. Additionally, it aims to increase the percentage of women in these roles to 50% by 2030, in […]
Global Survey Ranks South Africa as One of the World’s Least Secure Nations
According to a recently released Gallup poll, South Africa is one of the countries where citizens feel the least safe walking alone. The poll, conducted in 140 countries, revealed that 70% of South Africans feel unsafe walking alone, placing the country in the bottom three, alongside Ecuador and Liberia. By contrast, Kuwait, Singapore, and Norway […]
Ethiopia Fears Somalia-Egypt Arms Deal Could Fuel Terrorism
Ethiopia has raised concerns over a recent arms shipment from Egypt to Somalia, warning the weapons could end up in the hands of terrorists and further destabilize the region. In a statement released on Tuesday, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Taye Astke Selassie said that the supply of ammunition by external forces risks destabilizing the region’s fragile […]
