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Africa’s Employers Rise: Nine Regional Companies Make It to Forbes’ 2025 Global Best List

Nine African companies have been named among Forbes’ 2025 World’s Best Employers, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in global workplace standards and corporate culture. Topping Africa’s list is Standard Bank Group, ranked 28th globally, and securing its fourth consecutive appearance on Forbes’ prestigious annual ranking. The accolade cements its position as a leader in employee […]

UNHCR and UNICEF warn of Sahel crisis becoming ‘problem for the world’

“If we don’t act now,” the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in the Sahel will “become a problem for the world,” a senior UNHCR official has warned, echoing a senior UNICEF official that has condemned a “distressing” 70% rise in grave violence against children in several strife-torn countries in the region plagued by jihadists and […]

Turkish Wagner: Sadat mercenaries are part of Ankara’s great game in West Africa

Mercenaries from a Turkish private security company, dubbed “Turkish Wagner,” are part of Ankara’s projection of military power in the Sahel, experts say, adding that these could also play a growing role in countries such as Mali and Niger. Sadat is a private military company reportedly with close ties to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]