World

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue Zimbabwe’s push to prioritize domestic production under its Local Content Strategy is delivering significant gains in the iron and steel sector, with the country reportedly saving about US$500 million annually in reduced...

By Ebi Kesiena An extensive cross-border operation led by Interpol has resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of more than $4.3 million in a sweeping crackdown on cybercrime across Africa. The sting...

By Ebi Kesiena The Government of Senegal has adopted a draft law aimed at tightening penalties for same-sex relations, signalling a major shift in the country’s criminal justice policy. At a meeting of the Council of...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue  A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over a Facebook post deemed insulting to President Kais Saied. The ruling was delivered on Thursday after authorities prosecuted...

By Ebi Kesiena President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed two members of his cabinet in a move that signals a fresh shake-up within his administration. The affected officials are Health Minister Elijah Muchimba and Small and Medium...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue Canadian judge Kimberly Prost said she was shocked to learn she had been placed under US sanctions, a list that also includes individuals accused of terrorism and organised crime. The sanctions led...