Governance & Accountability
Doumbouya’s Evacuation Decision Sparks Debate as Convicted Ex-Officials Leave Guinea
Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya has defended his decision to authorise medical evacuations for two convicted former officials, arguing that compassion and justice can coexist. The move has triggered debate over accountability, prison conditions and equal treatment under the law.
Gunfire Erupts at Minna Miners Protest Over 37 Deaths in NSCDC Custody
Violence erupted during a Minna miners protest after 37 detained miners died in NSCDC custody, triggering outrage, gunfire and calls for justice.
Belgian court orders Semlex corruption trial over DRC passport scandal
A Belgian court has ordered Semlex and 13 other defendants to face trial over alleged corruption linked to the production of biometric passports for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Senegal IMF Programme Returns 2 Years After Hidden Debt Fallout
Senegal's IMF programme is back after a two-year freeze triggered by hidden debt, with Dakar pursuing reforms as tensions between President Faye and Ousmane Sonko deepen
Egypt and China deepen strategic partnership as Xi visits Cairo
Egypt and China are deepening their strategic partnership as Xi Jinping visits Cairo for talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, focused on trade, investment and regional issues.
