economy

Accra Reparations Conference calls for Africa united front to redress slave trade injustices

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has called for a united front with African leaders on demands for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonial-era damages, as they gathered on Tuesday (14 November) in Accra for a four-day conference that aims to explore how to address such historical injustices. Speaking at the opening session hosted by Ghana, its […]

Russia on charm offensive in Africa

Russia is holding a conference with African officials in Sochi to strengthen its foothold in a resource-rich continent where global powers vie for influence. Speaking at the event, Putin promised to help African countries with sustainable development and in combating terrorism. The conference is another chance for Russia to downplay the impact of Western sanctions […]

Libyans willingly disarm themselves

Results of a campaign to collect arms and ammunitions from civilians is considered to be encouraging after hundreds of them handed over their weapons to national army troops stationed in Tripoli, Benghazi, Zintan and Yefrin. The action is in line with the government’s ambitions to curb the level of insecurity in the country after an […]