Poor infrastructure hampering intra-Africa trade, report finds

A recent report by the Mauritius Commercial Bank Group has highlighted the significant barriers posed by Africa’s inadequate transport and logistics infrastructure, which continue to hinder the region’s trade potential. Despite Africa’s growing economy, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a mere 16% of the continent’s total trade. The report, entitled ‘Harnessing Africa’s Trade Potential: Strategies […]

Sierra Leone hands down harsh sentences to soldiers involved in failed coup

A military court in Sierra Leone has delivered severe punishments to 24 soldiers for their involvement in last year’s attempted coup against President Julius Maada Bio. Following an eight-month trial, the soldiers received lengthy prison terms, with some facing up to 120 years behind bars. The foiled coup, which occurred in November, involved an attack […]

Tunisia: Former dictator Ben Ali to be buried in Mecca

Tunisia’s ousted leader Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali who died Thursday will be buried in Mecca in accordance with his wishes, reports say. The 83-year old man died in his residence in Jeddah from ailment. His lawyer Mounir Ben Salha, indicated on facebook that the corpse of the late former President will be transferred to the […]