THE strength of a nation’s democracy lies in the synergies between its government and its citizens, working together to overcome challenges and fully embrace democratic values. As we commemorate the June 12 celebration of Democracy in Nigeria, the significance of this day serves as a reminder of the struggles and …

THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a $40 million disbursement from its intra-African investment facility to Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc. This funding will support Fidelity Bank’s acquisition and recapitalisation of Union Bank UK, aligning with its international expansion strategy. Provided in two tranches of $20 million each, the first …

President Bola Tinubu will address the Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast as part of the Democracy Day celebration. This was made known in a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity. Ngelale said Tinubu will address Nigerians at 7am on Wednesday, June …

FOLLOWING South Africa’s historic 2024 general election, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has started a process to establish a government of national unity. This, after it lost its parliamentary majority. As a political scientist, I believe that five political parties, including those with the highest shares of votes, are key to constituting a …

THE automotive market in South Africa is at a crossroads marked by high prices affecting both consumers and car manufacturers. Factors such as the depreciation of the rand, increased production costs, and rising fuel prices have significantly contributed to this complex situation. According to TransUnion’s latest Vehicle Price Index (VPI), the costs …

A COURT in Brussels has sentenced 65-year-old Belgian-Rwandan Emmanuel Nkunduwimye to 25 years in prison for his involvement in murder and rape during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The verdict was delivered on Monday after Nkunduwimye was found guilty of war crimes and genocide, including the rape of a Tutsi woman. …

ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his country will soon join the BRICS economic bloc. The announcement came after Mnangagwa attended an economic forum in Russia, where he discussed Zimbabwe’s membership aspirations with key leaders of the bloc. BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, recently expanded to …

SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend this week’s Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, his spokesperson announced on Monday, as his party urgently seeks coalition partners to govern the country. The African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa’s party, is engaged in discussions with a wide range of other …

KENYAN police are expected to deploy to Haiti within weeks to address gang violence, despite ongoing court challenges that have delayed the mission, President William Ruto announced on Sunday. Kenya aims to lead a United Nations-backed mission to stabilise the Caribbean nation, which has been plagued by violence, poverty, and …

Hope for Nigeria, a dedicated civil society group committed to promoting integrity and accountability in our political processes, vehemently condemns the recent actions of the Labour Party candidate, Olumide Akpata. His baseless accusations against the PDP and Dr. Asue Ighodalo are not only unfounded but also damaging to the political …