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Equatorial Guinea’s leader slams Spain for “interference” as its court opens probe into alleged torture

Equatorial Guinea’s Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also the son of the president, has accused the country’s former colonial power Spain of „interference” after the country’s judiciary opened an investigation into the “kidnapping” and “torture” of two Spanish nationals in the West African state’s capital Malabo. The two Spanish nationals, Feliciano Efa Mangue […]

US calls for more balanced trade relations with Africa

The U.S. State Department’s top official for Africa indicated Tuesday that any renewal of a major U.S.-Africa trade deal would likely require greater “reciprocity” from African nations. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows many African products duty-free access to the American market, expires in September 2025. Its future remains uncertain amid protectionist […]

Sudan: Inflation eases nationally, soars in conflict-hit North Darfur, economic outlook remains grim

Sudan’s Central Bureau of Statistics has reported a modest easing in the country’s annual inflation rate, which stood at 142.82% in May, down slightly from the previous month. Urban inflation dipped marginally to 146.30%, while rural areas experienced a more pronounced drop to 141.84% from 163.73%. Although the national rate remains alarmingly high, the overall […]