Gambian government set to prosecute Yahya Jammeh
The Gambian government has announced that the country’s former president, Yahya Jammeh will be prosecuted for a “myriad of crimes committed between 1994 and 2017”. A government whitepaper said “for 22 years, Yahya Jammeh ruled The Gambia with an iron fist […] During his regime, extrajudicial killings, rape, torture, enforced disappearances, and numerous grievous human […]
Gabonese authorities ban protest against French military presence
Authorities in Gabon have banned a planned protest by citizens against the presence of French troops in the country. According to news from local media outlets, the popular protest was organized by the Gabonese Patriotic Front. Despite the fact that organizers promised a peaceful march, the authorities cited “cooperation and military agreements” as reasons to […]
German Chancellor visits Senegal for gas, the president demands “better conditions”
Just as African oil producers called out Western-Europeans for derailing on their own campaign to do away with oil, gas and coal to protect the environment, German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz is currently in Africa to negotiate more gas deals. Olaf is currently in Senegal, a country which harbors billions of cubic metres of gas reserves. […]
Libyans would have preferred the security and order under Gaddafi – Ghana’s former president
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s former president has expressed his views on the issue of foreign powers meddling in local affairs, particularly the creation of the mess in Libya. He judged Gaddafi’s leadership favorably relative to the current situation in the North African country. According to him, the people of Libya may be of regret for […]
When their national interest is threatened, they ask for more oil even coal – Africa Petroleum Sec
Africa’s oil producers decry the double standard of Western-European countries and others regarding energy transition. According to them, the fact that they forgot their own campaign and came to Africa to ask for more oil, gas and coal after their national interest was threatened means they are “not serious” about the campaign. In a recent […]
French Ethics Council summons Philantropist and Footballer, Gana Gueye to explain his decision
Recall that Senegalese philanthropist and footballer Gana Gueye who plays for French side, Paris Saint-Germain excused himself from the club’s match with Montpellier for what his manager said was “personal reasons.” The decision was interpreted as one taken to protect his values as the said match featured jerseys with rainbow colors in solidarity with the […]
Mali’s army thwarted Western backed coup – Authorities say
Authorities in West African country, Mali announced on Monday that a planned coup backed by a western country was thwarted by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA). In a statement reported across local media, the government said, the western country in question instigated some army officers in the country to overthrow the current regime. The statement […]
AU chair calls for a Pan-African financial rating agency to counter western organizations
The practice of foreign financial institutions producing their own reports to determine the economic status of African countries has become an issue of concern to African leaders. Experts express worry that, such reports create financial impressions with exaggerated economic situations which ends up deterring investors from doing business in such countries. In a recent campaign […]
Kendrick Lamar storms Ghana, brands public transport busses to launch his Album
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar paid a visit to Ghana ahead of the release of his much-expected album called Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Videos and images have emerged to substantiate reports by Ghanaian media on the fact that, the musician and poet is in the West African country to shoot video clips for some […]
Zambians oppose the establishment of a US Military Base in the country
Zambians have formed an organized front against a plan by the United States to establish a military base in the country. The group championing the campaign has released a statement demanding to know whether Zambia can equally by permitted to establish a military base or security post in the United States. Citizen movements movements have […]