Ten years ago the threat of jihadist violence forced Falmata Mustapha to abandon the fertile land that her family had cultivated for generations outside the village of Gonglugong, in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state. Her only option was to work a plot of land that was far less fertile but at least was relatively safe, for…
The former president of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou has warned of dire consequences that befell the Sahel, a region plagued by acute insurgency. Issoufou further said that the war in the Sahel has been neglected by the world and instead more attention given to Ukraine terming it a double standard. “It shocks Africans to see billions…
The Land Bank Chairperson, Thabi Nkosi, says she hopes the newly-launched Blended Finance Scheme will help emerging farmers participate in the growth of the agricultural sector. The scheme was launched on Monday. The aim of the partnership between the bank and the Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Department, is to support the development of…
A Nigerian court has ordered a final seizure of two properties and cars owned by former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, the country’s economic crimes commission said on Monday, in the latest ruling related to graft allegations against her. Alison-Madueke was a key figure in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan who served as petroleum…
By MOHAMMED MOMOH Abuja Nigeria has finally evacuated 679 of its citizens who had been stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Libya even as Dubai slammed a visa ban on young Nigerians. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) confirmed on Monday in Abuja that while 542 young Nigerians were evacuated from Dubai on…
By LUKE ANAMI The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) is holding the Judicial Officers Conference in Kampala this week before settling down in November to hear appeals and deliver rulings on various cases filed against East African Community (EAC) member states. To mark the 20th anniversary of the EACJ, the Court in 2021 launched…
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 24 (Reuters) – South Africa’s rand fell on Monday, following other emerging market currencies, as the U.S. dollar held firm amid global economic uncertainty. At 1538 GMT, the rand ZAR=D3 traded at 18.4275 against the dollar, 1.75% weaker than its previous close. The U.S. dollar made gains against other major currencies, with the dollar index =USD up about 0.13% at 111.97.…
Botswana is seeking to secure funding partners for a $2.5 billion (R46 billion) plant to produce synthetic fuels from coal, a plan rekindled by the energy crisis playing out in Europe, according to its energy minister. The southern African nation has for nearly a decade discussed tapping its extensive coal resources to produce fuels to…
Chadian leader Idriss Deby has slammed recent protests experienced in the country terming them insurrection with foreign support. The protests were violently repressed and resulted in at least fifty deaths. Deby denounced the demos and further warned the opposition against insurrection insurgency. In a televised speech on Monday, Deby said a “meticulously prepared insurrection” had…
In nearly every corner of the world, people are feeling the impact of inflation as the cost of living continues to rise. Inflation isn’t impacting people equally, though, and for those with dependants, the higher prices are pinching families at home and abroad. Migrant workers and people who send money to relatives abroad are often…