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Sudan: ICC indictment begins against Ali Kushayb, former Janjaweed leader

Former Janjaweed leader Ali Mohammed Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, faces charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The alleged crimes were committed in 2003 and 2004 during the Darfur conflict in Eastern Sudan. This landmark case marks the first trial of a Sudanese official for […]

Luxury tourism in Africa fails to benefit local communities, University of Manchester Study Finds

Luxury tourism in Africa is often promoted as a high-value, low-impact development model, while its actual benefits to local communities are minimal, a new study from the University of Manchester found. The study, published in the African Studies Review, raises serious concerns about the long-term sustainability and equity of luxury tourism strategies across Africa. In […]

Egypt: Import Duties on Luxury Goods Increased to Promote Local Products

A new presidential decree coming into effect this February 1 will increase import duties on luxury goods from 10% to 40% as the government tries to boost its foreign reserves and ensure that they are spent on essential products while hoping to contribute to an increase in demand of local products. Ahmed Shiha, head of […]