Tanzania: Address Rights Ahead of Local Elections
End Crackdown; Ensure Prompt, Impartial Investigations of Abuses The Tanzanian government should take urgent steps to reverse the deteriorating human rights situation in the country ahead of forthcoming local elections in mainland Tanzania on November 27, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Since June, the authorities have arbitrarily arrested hundreds of opposition supporters, imposed restrictions […]
How Do We Create a Sustainable Global Universal Basic Income?
Advocates of universal basic income argue that it could combat poverty and promote economic justice, especially for Global South countries lacking the resources to implement national UBIs. A proposed solution by the nonprofit Equal Right suggests funding a global UBI through taxes on carbon extraction, wealth, and financial transactions, potentially raising $5 trillion annually. This […]
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Agree to Expand Economic Partnership
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi have agreed to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. This agreement was reached during talks in Cairo this week. According to Egypt’s presidency, bin Salman and al-Sisi also signed an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments between both […]
DRC Halts Controversial Auction of Oil Blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has canceled the auction of 27 oil exploration blocks due to late bids and lack of competition, according to Oil Minister Aime Sakombi Molendo. The auction, launched in 2022, was unsuccessful, but a new round will be held at a later date. Congo is believed to have significant oil […]
Mozambique’s Opposition Party Alleges Fraud in Just Concluded Election
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, and its candidate, Daniel Chapo, are set to win the recent general election, but opposition figures are accusing the party of widespread electoral fraud. Independent presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who recently left Frelimo’s main opposition party, Renamo, claims victory, stating the election was rigged. Official results indicate Frelimo secured 53.68% of […]
Kenya’s Senate Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Deputy President
Kenya’s parliament has begun impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who faces 11 charges, including corruption, inciting ethnic divisions, and undermining the government. He has denied all of the charges. Gachagua’s impeachment trial follows a fallout with President William Ruto and a National Assembly vote supporting his impeachment. The Senate will review evidence from […]
ICC Prosecutor Renews Investigation into Eastern Congo Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced that he will renew an investigation into alleged crimes in eastern Congo. The investigation will focus on alleged crimes committed in North Kivu province since early 2022. Eastern Congo is home to over 120 armed groups, which seek control of the region’s abundant mineral resources. […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises Again After Two-month Decline
Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 32.70% in September 2024, up from 32.15% in August, after a two-month decline, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Back in July, the country’s headline rate dropped for the first time in over a year, declining to 33.40% from 34.19% the previous month. The headline inflation rate further dropped […]
Kenya Declares Anti-poaching Efforts Successful Following Elephant Population Surge
Kenya has relocated 50 elephants from the overcrowded Mwea National Reserve, east of the country’s capital, to the larger Aberdare National Park in central Kenya. Mwea’s elephant population has surged from 50 to 156, exceeding its capacity and threatening the ecosystem, necessitating the relocation. According to Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erustus Kanga, the relocation […]
Egypt Opens Galleries for Trial Run of Long-awaited Antiquities Museum
Egypt has opened new galleries at its Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), continuing a trial phase ahead of its long-delayed grand inauguration. Egyptian authorities had originally opened the museum’s main entrance hall, replete with Pharaonic statues, and commercial spaces in February 2023. Even though almost a dozen galleries were opened this week, the museum’s prized King […]
