The Trump administration has unveiled a deportation plan targeting Kilmar Abrego, a migrant whose high-profile legal battle to remain in the United States has become emblematic of its aggressive immigration crackdown, with authorities designating the small African nation of Eswatini as his destination. The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego, a migrant with a…
While maternity leave is frequently lauded as a critical step toward work-life balance, there is no denying the fact that its success is inextricably linked to how much it pays. Maternity pay is essential, not only to a family’s finances, but how productive and inclusive the workplace is. Some African countries are exemplary regarding this,…
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s state-owned refining powerhouse, in the past few weeks modified its crude oil procurement strategy, avoiding barrels from the United States in favor of West African and Middle Eastern crude. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has recently altered its crude oil procurement strategy, purchasing oil from West African and Middle Eastern sources…
Mass layoffs sweeping through Lesotho’s diamond sector have laid bare the country’s economic vulnerability as global trade tensions, particularly the escalating rift with the United States, intensify pressure on exports and threaten the livelihoods of thousands who depend on the industry. Mass layoffs in Lesotho’s diamond sector highlight its economic vulnerability due to global trade…
Mali’s transitional government has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of Justice, accusing its neighbour of aggression for shooting down a Malian military reconnaissance drone. Mali accused Algeria of aggression for shooting down its military reconnaissance drone. The incident occurred between March 31 and April 1 near Tinzaouaten in the Kidal region.…
Shell Plc’s return to Angola after a 20-year absence signals growing confidence in the country’s oil sector, as recent reforms aimed at attracting international investment begin to take effect. Shell Plc returns to Angola after a 20-year absence, signalling renewed confidence in Angola’s oil sector. Shell, Chevron, and Sonangol signed agreements for Block 33 in…
Nigeria’s 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may see its gasoline unit remain offline for two to three months due to repairs. The Dangote refinery faces operational challenges with its gasoline unit being offline due to repairs. Repair efforts may extend the outage beyond the anticipated two to three months. The refinery’s RFCCU is targeted for restart around…
Mozambique will set up a special-purpose vehicle to allow a group of state-owned firms to acquire shares in struggling national airline Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM). Mozambique is establishing a special-purpose vehicle allowing state-owned companies to acquire shares in national airline LAM. The acquisition will involve hydropower producer Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa, railway operator Caminhos…
The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), is set to stage Africa’s first-ever public demonstration of a self-flying electric air taxi at the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit in Kigali on September 4–5. Rwanda will host Africa’s first demonstration of a self-flying electric air taxi during the Aviation Africa 2025…
