Central African farmers warn of looming hunger as Russia’s war in Ukraine disrupts imports

Disruptions in food supplies caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine have deepened the struggles of millions of Africans to survive, more than 60 farmers’ associations from 11 Central African countries have warned. Calling on the region’s governments to help people cope with food shortages, the farmers say scarcity, high prices and a worsening economic situation […]

Congressman Joe Wilson labels again Polisario as terrorist organization destabilizing regional peace & security

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has denounced again the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militia as a “terrorist organization” posing serious threats to regional peace and stability. The influential republican politician made the remarks Tuesday in New York following his talks with Moroccan Foreign minister Nasser Bourita on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th UN General Assembly. In […]

Eastward Bound: Africa at Crossroads of New Global Economic Order

Economic leadership that was long concentrated in the West has decisively shifted towards emerging economies, whereby this historic global shift in trade and power is redefining Africa’s role in the world economy, says a new book ‘West to East: A New Global Economy in the Making’. Its author, economist Arno van Niekerk, described in a […]