Angola needs more than ENSA sale to get privatisations on track
The state is seeking to sell a majority stake in ENSA, the country’s only insurer with a nationwide branch network,…
‘Absolute nonsense’: Khan rejects claim Pakistan helping Taliban | Conflict News
PM Imran Khan denies report that Pakistani fighters crossed border into Afghanistan to aid Taliban in its fight against Afghan…
Guatemalan protesters demand resignation of President Giammattei | Corruption News
San Lucas Sacatepequez, Guatemala – Tens of thousands of Guatemalans took to the street to demand the resignation of the…
UN warned of ‘dire’ COVID situation in Myanmar | Coronavirus pandemic News
Half of Myanmar’s population could get COVID-19 within the next two weeks, the UK tells United Nations Security Council. The…
Africa: Behind the scenes of Moscow’s soft power
Moscow is deploying several means to promote its agenda in Africa, including producing audiovisual content, financing local media, sponsoring “anti-imperialist”…
Amazon sales to decelerate as pandemic high wanes | Business and Economy News
The Seattle-based company’s shares fell 6 percent in after-hours trading. Amazon.com Inc.’s second-quarter sales and forecast for the current period…
Behind the scenes of Ouattara and Gbagbo’s tête-à-tête
According to those close to them, the one-hour tête-à-tête between Alassane Ouattara (ADO) and Laurent Gbagbo was friendly and cordial.…
Hospitals in Thailand short of beds as COVID cases soar: Ministry | Coronavirus pandemic News
Thailand’s health ministry sounded the alarm about Bangkok’s dire lack of hospital beds and isolation facilities on Thursday as COVID-19…
How South Africa’s elites are stunting the economy and democracy
For many, democracy has proved to be a mirage. This calls for a review of South Africa’s governance. Are we…
‘Support for African SMEs is essential,’ says France’s economy minister
But behind the scenes, he has vigorously applied President Emmanuel Macron’s policies in support of African economies hit hard by…
Malta responsible for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder: Inquiry | Corruption News
Maltese government failed to recognise risks to journalist’s life and take reasonable steps to avoid them, inquiry concludes. An independent…
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa’s growing love for rule-by-decree
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been increasingly making use of Statutory Instruments (SI units) during his tenure as head of…
The hanging judge: Dissecting the legacy of Iran’s new president | Opinions
In 1988, from July to September, the Islamic Republic of Iran systemically executed about 5,000 political prisoners, mostly by hanging.…
As Africa awaits next Covid19 vaccine supplies, WHO survey shows cold chain gaps persist
A WHO survey has revealed the struggle of African countries in the race against the pandemic: some countries still lack…
‘The demand is huge for power,’ says TotalEnergies’ Nigeria CEO
“We were concerned about where this pandemic was going,” says Mike Sangster, the CEO for TotalEnergies (formerly Total) in Nigeria.…
Born Free: Reporting on the front line of elections in Zimbabwe
A local journalist covering Zimbabwe’s 2018 election records people’s hopes for change despite the fear of violence. Source link
Rwandan troops celebrate first success, South Africa forces arrive
The Rwandan Joint Force deployment to Mozambique is already celebrating its first successes against insurgents, while the first soldiers from…
Nigerian court acquits Shia leader el-Zakzaky of all charges | Nigeria News
Zakzaky and his wife were in detention since 2015 following a clash in which the army is said to have…
Did UNESCO fund the investigation?
The Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs is convinced that Unesco’s division of Freedom of Expression and Media Development, headed by…
Peruvian solar observatory, Thai forest join UNESCO heritage list | Arts and Culture News
A 2,300-year-old solar observatory in Peru, a national park in Thailand near the border with Myanmar and an ancient Chinese…