Sierra Leone revives gender equality bill to ring-fence 30% of public offices for women but there is still some distance to go before we really see an equitable distribution of political influence across the gender divide.
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Ethiopian authorities have called on regional forces for support in the Tigray conflict and last week the Tigrayan forces began advancing into neighbouring regions, specifically – Afar.
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Akiba Digital, a female-led data analytics start-up, is set to tackle the scandal of the huge financing hole for SMEs in Africa - here’s a snapshot as to how.
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Now that order is largely restored in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, supply routes are being restored and investigations are underway, the President has three strategic priorities to pursue.
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Freeman Mbowe, chairman of Chadema, Tanzania’s largest opposition party, will be charged with terrorism offences, underscoring limits on the pace and nature of changes in governance under Suluhu’s administration.
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The allegation dates back to before Kwasi Anin Yeboah’s appointment as Chief Justice and thus far, lacks credibility. Nevertheless, it brings political ramifications.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is drawing up rules of the road. Its ability and willingness to address market dominance faces immediate tests.
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Emoluments for public office holders and other politically exposed persons has become a politically salient issue in recent weeks.
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The 15 month prison term pronouncement for ex SA president Jacob Zuma has ignited tensions in his home-base of KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of the country, further deepening schisms within the ANC as the government grapples with worsening socio-economic impacts of C-19.
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The election outcome of Ethiopia’s national elections is unsurprising, with incumbent PM Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party winning by a landslide, yet legitimacy to Ahmed’s win will be challenged by the ongoing Tigray conflict and an unsatisfactory electoral process.
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Dispute resolution between US mining firm Gerald Mining and the Sierra Leonean government has paved the way for a resumption of iron ore exports and a likely improvement in government finances, though regulatory uncertainties remain.
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The legislature has passed the Petroleum Industry Bill changing the fiscal and broader regulatory system. It awaits President Muhammudu Buhari’s assent.
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Results have been released from only 12 of 445 constituencies. There is legal leeway but the current lack of communication promotes further accusations of impropriety and raises risk.
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While decision makers oversee the application of federal might on resurgent separatist movements, planned agriculture, housing and renewable energy projects stall.
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The 22 June arbitration award against the government and in favour of the Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC) has ignited a passionate political debate.
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A proposed industrial park will house facilities related to the country’s emerging oil sector, kindled by a series of agreements between the host governments and leading upstream investors.
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Yesterday (29 June) clashes involving security services and protestors in Ejura, Ashanti region reportedly left two dead and at least four others in critical condition.
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In the week of World MSME Day, we take the opportunity to reflect on some of the innovations in the start-up landscape in South Africa, with a particular focus on the complexion of incubators & their impact.
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The huge reception held at the Siaka Stevens Stadium (despite potential health concerns) underscores the political significance attributed to this feat.
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We had the pleasure of learning more about Ghana’s art scene through the lens of contemporary artist and social entrepreneur Isaac Konney whose technique of shading using chalk and charcoal on slate is inspired by his passion for community development through education.
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