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Gabon’s military leader declares presidential candidacy

General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a military coup in 2023 that ended over five decades of Bongo family rule, has announced he will run in Gabon’s presidential election due on 12 April. Despite initially promising to return power to civilians, Nguema stated that his decision was prompted by public demand for his leadership. In […]

Africa’s billion-dollar bleed: illicit financial flows undermine development and sovereignty

Africa is losing an estimated $88 billion annually through illicit financial flows (IFFs), depriving nations of vital resources for healthcare, education, and infrastructure, according to the African Union (AU). The AU and experts warn that tax evasion, money laundering, and profit-shifting by multinational corporations, often aided by weak regulations and corrupt elites, are draining the […]

Morocco: Government mulls aid for most hit sectors by night curfew

The Moroccan government is mulling measures to help the businesses that are most affected by the night curfew, notably during the holy month of Ramadan where many workers gain revenue only after sunset, Industry and Trade Minister said. Cafes, restaurants, traditional tailors and taxi drivers and other jobs in the informal sector have all seen […]