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Sahel Countries: ICC Withdrawal Endangers Civilians

Sahel Countries: ICC Withdrawal Endangers Civilians

AU Should Urge Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to Reconsider Leaving Court The decision of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) will jeopardize access to justice for victims of atrocity crimes, putting all civilians at greater risk, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 22, 2025, the military leaders […]

Building Skills For Sustainable Growth In Namibia’s Booming Oil And Gas Sector

Building Skills For Sustainable Growth In Namibia’s Booming Oil And Gas Sector

By Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Recent offshore oil and gas discoveries in Namibia could prove to be a turning point for the country. There is potential to attract billions in investment, create thousands of jobs and drive major infrastructure projects. For a country striving to diversify its economy, this represents a […]

Reimagining Africa’s Urban Future – Youth, Agency & Indigenous Innovation

Reimagining Africa’s Urban Future – Youth, Agency & Indigenous Innovation

Where to From Here?  Edgar Pieterse of the African Centre for Cities on what needs to happen next “One of the most widely held criticisms of urban policies in Africa is that they are inconsistent, haphazard, and not coherently articulated… Physical planners rarely work with economists, there are no ministries of urban affairs, and even […]

Green Hydrogen Could Be The Missing Link In Powering The Future Of Technology

Green Hydrogen Could Be The Missing Link In Powering The Future Of Technology

By Viren Sookhun, MD: Africa & Middle East at Workforce Staffing Green hydrogen has numerous applications across multiple industries, from decarbonising steel to fertiliser production, fuelling heavy transport, storing renewable energy for grid stability, and supplying cleaner feedstock to refineries and chemical plants. However, beyond these use cases, it also has the potential to provide a […]

Namibian Consumers Resilient Amid Financial Strain

Namibian Consumers Resilient Amid Financial Strain

Windhoek, Namibia – September 18, 2025. More than seven in ten Namibians (71%) said they were feeling optimistic about their household finances for the coming year, with 78% expecting their income to increase in the next 12 months. One in four (26%) reported an increase in income in the preceding three months, while 41% said that […]

Malawi’s President Chakwera Concedes as Mutharika Claims Election Victory

Malawi’s President Chakwera Concedes as Mutharika Claims Election Victory

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the national election, paving the way for a peaceful transfer of power to his rival, former President Peter Mutharika. This election marked the fourth political showdown between the two veteran leaders. Analysts suggest the outcome was largely a protest vote against Chakwera’s government, driven by severe economic stagnation, inflation […]

Nigeria Eyes AfCFTA Leadership with $3.4 Trillion Market Potential

Nigeria Eyes AfCFTA Leadership with .4 Trillion Market Potential

Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, has declared the country the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its massive $3.4 trillion market. Speaking to international investors in New York, Shettima pointed to recent sovereign rating upgrades from Fitch and Moody’s as proof of the country’s strengthened economic standing and clearer policy direction. He […]

South Africa’s President Champions Africa’s Free Trade and Climate Action at UN

South Africa’s President Champions Africa’s Free Trade and Climate Action at UN

In a pointed address to the United Nations General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized the weaponization of trade, indirectly challenging US President Donald Trump’s recent 30% tariffs on South African exports. Ramaphosa argued that such unilateral actions and “economic coercion” destabilize the global economy and harm nations. He also positioned the African Continental Free […]

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