A COURT in Guinea has sentenced former defence minister Mohamed Diané to five years in prison for corruption, embezzlement, illicit enrichment, and money laundering. Diané, who served from 2015 to 2021 under President Alpha Condé, was convicted following an investigation by the military junta that took power in 2021. Alongside …
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IN a significant move to tackle unemployment among young people in Côte d’Ivoire, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved loans totalling €139.68 million. This funding aims to foster youth entrepreneurship, boost job creation, and strengthen micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across key economic sectors. The package includes €126.32 million …
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WHILE the Biden administration has said it is now focused on reaching a ceasefire in Gaza after brokering a deal in Lebanon last month, it’s not necessarily intent on ensuring that happens while President Joe Biden is still in office over the next 33 days. On Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller …
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EUROPEAN Union foreign ministers plan to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss recent developments in Syria and Georgia also wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as the political situation in Belarus. Ministers are set to adopt the 15th round of new sanctions on Russia since its …
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WHEN global cities like New York, London, or Dubai are mentioned, their wealth and grandeur are often celebrated. However, less recognised but equally dazzling is Johannesburg, South Africa—a metropolis that stands proudly as the financial heart of Africa. Known as the ‘City of Gold,’ this thriving hub encapsulates wealth, history, …
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EUROPEAN Union foreign ministers plan to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss recent developments in Syria and Georgia also wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as the political situation in Belarus. Ministers are set to adopt the 15th round of new sanctions on Russia since its …
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EXIT polls from the December 7, 2024 Ghana elections, conducted by independent research company Global InfoAnalytics, reveal that President-elect John Dramani Mahama (JDM) emerged as the preferred candidate in the crucial swing regions of Greater Accra, Central, and Western. JDM captured 58 percent of votes, compared to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB)’s 34 …
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NIGER has suspended the BBC for three months following accusations that the broadcaster spread false information about a recent terrorist attack. The country’s communications minister, Raliou Sidi Mohamed, claimed the BBC’s coverage, which reported heavy casualties from gunmen targeting villages near the Burkina Faso border, was fabricated and could harm national stability. The BBC’s report on …
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PRESIDENT William Ruto has announced plans to tax Kenyan content creators benefiting from a monetisation framework introduced earlier this year. The move aims to include digital income earners in the tax bracket, marking a pivotal shift in Kenya’s approach to the digital economy. Speaking at the 20th-anniversary celebration of the …
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A PARIS court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s fight against genocide denial. Onana, 60, and his publisher Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, were penalised under French laws that prohibit the denial of crimes against humanity. …
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