Chinese company’s lithium ore export permit has been restored by Namibia’s mining authority despite an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption. In October, Namibia banned Xinfeng Investments from exporting lithium ore, which is used in the manufacture of electric batteries and related products, until the investigation by the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was finished. But in […]
Swiss NGO, Public Eye, has issued a report denouncing the export of high polluting diesel by several European companies to African countries by taking advantage of weak fuel standards in the continent. The “Dirty Diesel” report notes that the diesel shipped to Africa could never be sold at gas stations in Europe because of high […]
Nigeria’s President has called for an end to the ongoing protests against economic hardship, claiming that some with political agendas are driving the unrest. The demonstrations, which began few days ago, have been marred by reports of looting, vandalism, and excessive force by security personnel. President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the people’s pain and frustration but […]
