For more than 20 years, Zimbabwe has been facing sanctions from the United States and the European Union. These sanctions were imposed because of concerns about human rights and democracy in the country. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations have reported that these sanctions have made
Many countries in Africa are making exciting changes to how they manage their precious minerals like gold. Instead of sending these valuable resources abroad in their raw form, countries such as Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ethiopia are now focusing on processing them locally. This means they
In 2003, a company called Africa Practice was founded to help businesses, governments, and non-profits successfully work within Africa’s political and business environments. They do this by providing advice on strategic communication and policy. Another organization, Africa No Filter, focuses on changing negative stereotypes about Africa by supporting storytellers and
In the fall of 2023, the European Union (EU) began rolling out a new plan called the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This system is designed to tackle climate change by targeting carbon emissions linked to goods imported from countries with weaker environmental regulations. The EU wants to ensure that
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is facing possible penalties from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) after raising its prices in Nigeria without getting approval from regulators. This price hike has caught the attention of many, and the situation has stirred debates in Nigeria’s telecom industry. What Happened? Starlink recently increased
In July 2023, Niger experienced a dramatic shift in power when some members of its military announced that they had taken control of the country. They suspended the constitution and declared a new leadership. The man behind this coup, Abdourahamane Tchiani, became the new President of Niger. His main reason
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambela, recently made headlines during the Economic Days of Burkina Faso forum in Moscow. He shared his country’s decision to strengthen ties with Russia, citing dissatisfaction with past partnerships with Western nations, especially France. At the opening of the four-day conference in Moscow,
In early August, a Ukrainian official revealed that Ukraine was involved in a deadly attack on the Malian army and their Russian partners in northern Mali. This attack, which took place in late July, led to a major diplomatic fallout, as Mali, along with its neighbors Niger and Burkina Faso,
Recently, something amazing happened in the Sahara Desert—a place known for being extremely dry. For the first time in many years, heavy rainfall created beautiful blue pools of water among the palm trees and sandy dunes. This downpour brought life to some of the driest areas, giving them more water
