Erbil ignores Baghdad, supplies Israel with oil

South Sudan: embassies warn of new violence ahead of Pope’s historic visit

British, Norwegian and the US embassies have expressed grave concerns about possible new fighting in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State just a day before the planned arrival of Pope Francis on Friday (3 February) for his first visit to the conflict-torn country. The warning by the so-called Troika Embassies about the possible fresh violence has […]

Saint Kitts & Nevis reaffirms its recognition of Moroccanness of the Sahara

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its unwavering recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Southern provinces, describing the Moroccan autonomy plan as the “only serious, credible, and realistic” solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The supportive stand was voiced by foreign minister of this Caribbean country Denzil Llewellyn Douglas following […]

Africa’s venture-capital market shrunk by whooping 40% in 2023, as startups struggle

The African venture-capital (VC) market witnessed a 40% drop in funding from the previous year in the first six months of 2023, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and sparking concerns for startups’ future. In the first half of 2023, a mere 263 VC deals were executed, collectively accounting for $2.1 billion, which represents a 40% decline […]