Russia expands its currency trading list to 40 countries, adding Nigeria, Tunisia and Ethiopia

The Kremlin has announced the expansion of the list of “friendly and neutral” African countries whose banks may now trade currencies and derivatives in Russia. By adding Nigeria, Tunisia and Ethiopia to the list, “the number of friendly and neutral countries whose credit institutions and brokers will be allowed to trade on the Russian foreign […]

Mali lifts ban on political activity

Mali’s military rulers allowed political parties and the civil society to resume normalcy after a ban that was imposed in April. “The government decided to lift the suspension that barred political parties and the activities of political associations,” said a statement from the council of ministers. In August 2020, the Malian army staged a coup […]

Guinea’s regime tightens grip, suspends main opposition parties ahead of referendum

With just weeks to go before a highly contentious constitutional referendum, Guinea’s ruling military regime has suspended the country’s three largest opposition parties for 90 days, effectively silencing dissent ahead of a pivotal vote on 21 September. The suspended parties include the Rally of the Guinean People (RPG) of ousted president Alpha Condé, the Union […]