Chad: Tensions rise as gunfire erupts near presidential compound

Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in N’Djamena Wednesday evening, raising concerns about stability in the Central African nation. Military vehicles and heavily armed soldiers were deployed throughout the capital’s streets as shots rang out for several minutes near the presidential compound. According to the government, the clashes left 18 attackers and one security personnel […]

Spanish reporter unveils horrors underwent by besieged Sahraouis in Algeria

For 43 years, Algeria has relegated a part of its territory to a ruthless separatist militia taking thousands of Sahraouis hostage, denying them basic rights and liberties including the freedom of movement and the right to return to their homeland, a documentary conducted by Spanish investigative journalist Patricia Medjidi Juez showed. The documentary, dubbed From […]

Africa agribusiness set to become $1 trillion ‘new oil’ industry by 2030 — AfDB

Africa’s agribusiness sector is expected to grow to become a $1 trillion industry by 2030, participants at a recent Africa Investment Forum (AIF) have concluded, predicting that agribusiness will become a catalyst in driving the economy on the continent. Leaders of Africa’s top agribusiness companies, who shared their thoughts on the future of the industry […]