A U.S. court has awarded Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million (£14 million) in damages after a jury ruled that he was defamed by former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong. Anas Aremeyaw Anas was awarded $18 million in damages by U.S. court. Defamation case stems from remarks made by former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong…
Morocco plans to invest 15 billion dirhams ($1.55 billion) in constructing a new terminal at Casablanca’s largest airport. Morocco plans to invest $1.55 billion in constructing a new terminal at Casablanca’s largest airport. The terminal is part of Morocco’s infrastructure upgrades to support its co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco aims to attract…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly refuted claims circulating in the media that MTN Ghana has been granted a licence to facilitate cross-border money transfers with MTN Nigeria. Bank of Ghana denies claims of MTN Ghana being licensed for cross-border money transfers with MTN Nigeria MobileMoney Limited, behind MTN MoMo, has not been authorized…
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced that the close fishing season for artisanal fishermen will not be enforced in 2025. Close fishing season for artisanal fishermen will not be enforced in 2025 to safeguard small-scale fishers’ livelihoods Industrial trawlers will still be subject to the annual two-month restriction for conservation…
As various African countries broaden their views on what international relations should include, certain regions have developed anti-colonial feelings, translating to anti-West sentiments. They have instead chosen to collaborate with Eastern countries such as Russia and China. With this transformation comes an inflow of Russian military involvement, including mercenaries or, more specifically, the Wagner group.…
Niger expelled three Chinese oil executives amid a dispute over salary disparities between expatriate staff and lower-paid local workers. Niger expelled three Chinese oil executives over salary disparities. Chinese employees earned $8,678 per month while Nigerien employees received $1,200. Niger and other West African military regimes are aiming to reduce foreign dominance over natural resources.…
A new assessment of gender equality and economic inclusion has identified ten African countries where women are experiencing greater access to economic opportunities, from employment and entrepreneurship to financial independence and property ownership. Top 10 African countries identified for expanding economic opportunities for women Progress attributed to legislation, financial inclusion strategies, and access to education…
Rwanda’s gold export industry is facing a significant setback following new sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU). EU imposes sanctions on Rwanda’s gold exports due to suspected trade of conflict minerals from DRC Critics argue that Rwanda’s gold trade benefits from exploitation of mineral resources in conflict-ridden eastern DRC Rwanda’s gold export, worth $885…
A Congolese ministerial committee has proposed additional measures to strengthen the temporary ban on cobalt exports, including collaboration with Indonesia, the world’s second-largest supplier of the critical battery metal. Cobalt prices have rebounded since the export suspension, driven by a global oversupply and weakened demand from automakers. The Democratic Republic of Congo proposed additional measures…
