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Angola’s first successful IPO may pave way for privatization of conglomerates

In a major development in Africa’s capital markets, Angola has launched its first initial public offering (IPO), which could lead to a slew of privatizations of some of the country’s biggest conglomerates. In June, Banco BAI, Angola’s largest private bank, floated a 10% stake following the country’s first initial public offering (IPO), viewed by observers […]

Sahara: Eswatini reaffirms steadfast support to Morocco’s territorial integrity

Foreign Minister of Eswatini Thulisile Dladla has reaffirmed her country’s “constant and steadfast“ support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara. During talks she held on Wednesday remotely with Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, Mrs Dladla commended Morocco’s efforts to reach a political solution to this regional dispute. She expressed backing to the UN-led […]

U.N. Officials Slam Mauritania for Stifling Anti-Slavery Activists

U.N. human rights officials condemned the systematic oppression endured by anti-slavery activists in Mauritania who have been handed a 15-year jail sentence. “The (Mauritanian) government is hostile to civil society groups that criticize its policies, especially to groups like IRA, whose members are drawn from the Haratin minority and advocate for an end to slavery,” […]