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Poor infrastructure hampering intra-Africa trade, report finds

A recent report by the Mauritius Commercial Bank Group has highlighted the significant barriers posed by Africa’s inadequate transport and logistics infrastructure, which continue to hinder the region’s trade potential. Despite Africa’s growing economy, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a mere 16% of the continent’s total trade. The report, entitled ‘Harnessing Africa’s Trade Potential: Strategies […]

Threat of Starvation Looms in Benghazi as Fighting Intensifies

Hundreds of civilians currently trapped by fighting in Benghazi are facing the threat of starvation, Amnesty International warned. The stranded civilians could die from lack of food and water as fighting between rival Libyan factions intensifies in Benghazi compelling besieged civilians to survive on rotten food and dirty water, the international right-watchdog said. Amnesty International […]

After Western Cape, Orania reaches out to US in quest for independence from South Africa

Orania, a white town in the heart of South Africa, has reached out to Trump for help in its independence quest from South Africa. Orania, an 8000-hectare settlement with 3000 inhabitants, was allowed by South African authorities to levy local taxes. The territory’s community leaders now seek international recognition as an autonomous entity. In a […]