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…
Nicaragua opposition names presidential ticket to take on Ortega | Elections News
Rights groups accuse President Daniel Ortega of cracking down on potential opponents ahead of November vote. Nicaragua’s main opposition alliance…
Final chapter for Tidjane Thiam’s Credit Suisse saga?
Credit Suisse has reached a settlement on 25 July with “all those involved” in the case that shook the Swiss…
Saïed’s efforts to reassure international actors met with doubt
Coup d’état, not coup d’état? How best to describe Tunisia’s latest events is the subject of bitter debate. Two days…
Facebook expects future growth to ‘decelerate significantly’ | Business and Economy News
The social media giant did, however, beat Wall Street estimates for the second quarter due to increased ad spending. Facebook…
Wagner, an investigation into Putin’s mercenaries
This is part 1 of a 2-part investigation series The atmosphere was festive once again at La Brasserie Kiss. On…
China court jails billionaire pig farmer for ‘provoking trouble’ | China News
Sun Dawu, chairman of Dawu Agriculture Group, was handed 18 years in jail on a range of charges, including ‘provoking…
Who’s who in the race to be Governor of Anambra State
By Anthony Ademiluyi Co Founder at The Vent Republic Anambra State is a bastion of Igbo intellectual and commercial life.…
What’s really behind China’s cooperation with Europe in Africa?
And, when it comes on the heels of the G7 summit which Xi Jinping dismissed as international politics of the…
Fries with that? McDonald’s sales soar on crispy chicken sandwich | Business and Economy News
As its dining rooms reopened, the fast food giant drew customers in with new products like its crispy chicken sandwich.…
Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors shut out as Covid rages
“Here’s the experience of our doctors: if they don’t have 50,000 rand ($3500) bribe, they fail the South Africa medical…