Illegal diamond mining threatens mining operations in Angola
Illegal diamond mining threatens mining operations in Angola's Lunda Norte. Organized groups illegally invade significant reserves.
August 30, 2023Section
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Opinion: The fall of a dynasty – a new dawn for Gabon?
For over half a century, the Bongo family has held Gabon in an iron grip, treating it as if it...
August 30, 2023
Military coup in Gabon, president under house arrest
A military coup in Gabon ended the Bongo dynasty and put the president under house arrest, ending another African autocracy.
August 30, 2023
Nearly half of Mozambique families lack any electricity at home
Nearly half of Mozambique families lack any electricity at home, and for those that do, almost 20% rely on solar...
August 29, 2023
Possible Indo-Brazilian partnership and Angola’s interest in Embraer C-390
At the B20 Summit in New Delhi, the Embraer President suggested a Possible Indo-Brazilian partnership and Angola's interest in Embraer...
August 29, 2023
Conflict in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado continues despite death of rebel leader
The conflict in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado continues despite the death of rebel leader Bonomade Machude Omar.
August 28, 2023
Lula wants to resume funding Angola, but conflicts loom
Lula wants to resume funding Angola, but conflicts and political attrition loom, given the history of Lava Jato.
August 28, 2023
UAE plans to invest in BRICS Bank and expand trade
The UAE plans to invest in the BRICS Bank and expand trade. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sees it as...
August 28, 2023
Iran eases global isolation by securing membership in the BRICS group
Despite facing protests, closer ties with Russia, and halted nuclear negotiations, Iran has managed to ease its global isolation by...
August 28, 2023
Lula highlights Africa’s agricultural potential, plans to relaunch ‘More Food Africa’
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlights Africa's agricultural potential plans to relaunch 'More Food Africa'.
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe president has rejected electoral fraud allegations
Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has rejected electoral fraud allegations by the main opposition party.
August 27, 2023
Gabonese government imposed Internet shutdown and curfew during elections
On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the Gabonese government imposed an Internet shutdown and curfew during elections.
August 27, 2023
Brazilian President Lula reaffirms ties with Africa at meeting with Portuguese-speaking countries
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva landed in São Tomé and Príncipe on a Sunday morning to reaffirm ties...
August 27, 2023
New BRICS members boost bloc’s footprint in fertilizer trade
The inclusion of new countries in BRICS strengthens the bloc's prominence in the global fertilizer market.Three of the new members...
August 26, 2023
Brazilian president rejects military intervention as solution to Niger crisis
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected military intervention in Niger following a coup on July 26, leading ECOWAS...
August 26, 2023
Gabon goes to the polls as the Bongo dynasty faces test of strength
The country is set to hold its presidential, legislative, and local elections, with President Ali Bongo Ondimba vying for a...
August 26, 2023
Brazil and Angola sign seven agreements to promote cooperation
Much of the future lies in Africa, and Brazil is committed to revitalizing its relationship with the continent, particularly with...
August 26, 2023
BRICS nations boost Brazilian agribusiness with US$56 billion in purchases; China leads
The coalition formed by Brazil, India, China, Russia, and South Africa, established in 2009, promotes mutual assistance and economic collaboration.
August 25, 2023
Opinion: BRICS expansion – who stands to gain and who might lose?
The BRICS summit in Johannesburg explored expanding the alliance by potentially inviting six nations from January 2024: UAE, Saudi Arabia,...
August 25, 2023
Indonesia weighs Pros and Cons of BRICS Membership
Indonesia is still considering its potential membership in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), an emerging economies group.
August 25, 2023