Africa
Post-election protests trigger economic losses in Cameroon {Business Africa}
Post-Election Unrest Brings Douala to a Halt while Africa Moves to Close $90bn Annual Infrastructure Gap as Luanda Summit Backs 5% Agenda to Unlock Domestic Capital
Business
Africa
ICC confirms charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony
The case is seen as a major test for the ICC as it explores how to advance proceedings in situations where suspects are unlikely to be arrested.
Africa
Lebanon lifts travel ban on Muammar Gaddafi's son and reduces bail
Hannibal Gaddafi has been detained without trial for nearly a decade for allegedly withholding information about the fate of a Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim cleric.
Africa
Typhoon Kalmaegi: At least 5 dead as powerful storm batters central Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam, causing strong winds and heavy rain. At least five people died, and many are missing. Over a million households faced power outages.
Africa
Somali fishing industry leader says piracy puts livelihoods at risk
An increase in armed assaults on vessels off the coast of Somalia have raised fears of a resurgence of maritime insecurity in the region.
Africa
Mbadde, PSG to start court battle over pay dispute
Mbappe who moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent last year argues that PSG owe him 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses
Africa
Businessman who blew whistle on a South African government bribery scandal gets plea deal
A businessman who confessed to being a fixer who delivered bribes to South African government officials, lawmakers and others in a corruption scheme that enraged the nation avoided jail time in a plea deal announced Thursday by state prosecutors.
Africa
France leads $2.5 billion push to protect Congo’s forest as climate summit urges action
Brazil hopes its flagship Tropical Forests Forever Facility will incentivize 74 forest-rich nations to keep their trees standing, backed by financing from wealthy countries and private investors. President Lula da Silva said the mechanism is expected to become a key outcome of the summit.
Africa
Kenya urges Tanzania to protect its citizens amid post-election violence
Kenya’s government has called on Tanzania to guarantee the safety of its nationals caught in the unrest following last week’s disputed presidential election.
Africa
Malawi: Malawi, Morocco Reaffirm Strong Diplomatic and Economic Ties At Green March Anniversary
[Nyasa Times] Malawi and Morocco have reaffirmed their growing diplomatic and economic cooperation as the two countries on Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of Morocco's historic Green March during a ceremony held in Lilongwe.
Africa
Egypt: Statement By Dr George Elombi On the Occasion of His Investiture As President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank
[Afreximbank] Chairman of the General Meeting of Shareholders, Hon Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Africa
Uganda: Govt Pledges Action As Exporters Struggle With Rising Costs and Border Delays
[Nile Post] Exporters continue to grapple with high compliance costs, excessive documentation, and delays at border points--bottlenecks that increase the cost of doing business, erode competitiveness, and discourage both local and foreign investors--according to the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms Lucy Nakyobe.