Exclusive: Sudan militia Leader Grew rich by Selling Gold
KHARTOUM – Late last year, as President Omar Hassan al-Bashir’s hold on power weakened, one of Sudan’s most feared militia leaders lashed out against the […]
Trade
South Africa Blocks arms Sales to Saudi and UAE in inspection row
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is blocking arms sales to countries including Saudi Arabia and the UAE in an inspections dispute, endangering billions of dollars of […]
U.S.-China trade war: Africa needs to look inward, says UNGA president
By Patience Aliyu Abuja – Prof. Tijaani Muhammad-Bande, President of the UN General Assembly has said that Africa needs to look inward to be able […]
Kenyan Economist Roots for Adoption of yuan as Reserve Currency in Africa
Nairobi – African countries should hasten the adoption of the yuan as a reserve currency amid increased bilateral trade with China, a Kenyan economist said. […]
South African rand at 1-week high as trade hopes stoke risk appetite
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand inched firmer against the dollar on Friday, as risk appetite was whetted by comments from the White House suggesting Washington […]
Reopening of borders: Nigeria, Benin, Niger set up committee
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja – Nigeria, the Republic of Benin and Niger, have established a joint border patrol team comprising the Police, Customs, Immigration of […]
Africa Free Trade Area: NCC to boost investment in telecoms industry
By Florence Onuegbu Lagos – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will boost investment in the telecommunications industry, while leveraging opportunities in the African […]