Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy and non-resident Ambassador to Sweden, conducted a seminar recently for Eritrean nationals residing in Gothenburg, Sweden, focusing on the progress of national development programs as well as the objective situation in the homeland and regional developments. Extending New Year and Christmas greetings to the Eritrean people, Ambassador Fesehatsion gave […]

Global Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) supply is set to surge from 2027, driven by new projects and expanded production in the U.S. and Qatar. Bloomberg’s Global LNG Market Outlook 2030 forecasts global supply reaching 594 million tons by 2030 – a 42% increase from 2024 – with a projected 15-million-ton oversupply in international markets. While geopolitical risks […]

On 18 December, the Swedish government unveiled Made with Sweden, an initiative to increase Swedish exports, promote investment and strengthen international cooperation in a time of growing protectionism. Trade barriers and protectionism threaten the open market that has been crucial to Sweden’s prosperity. History shows that trade and cooperation have led to progress and growth, […]

By Jusu Kamara  Abstract The relationship between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Africa has generated intense scholarly debate grounded in international criminal law, postcolonial theory, and global governance scholarship. Although the ICC was established as a universal and impartial institution to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression, Africa has become the […]

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved $76.37 million in additional financing for the Road Infrastructure Program in Somalia, a key component of the Horn of Africa corridor project linking Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. The new funding package comprises $49.16 million from the African Development Fund, the bank group’s concessional […]

The Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday sentenced Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (‘Ali Kushayb’) to 20 years of imprisonment. He had earlier been found him guilty of 27 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur, Sudan, between August 2003 and April 2004. To determine this sentence, […]

Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026) is set to host an unparalleled showcase of investment-ready green economy projects from across the continent. With over 100 applications meticulously vetted by its expert investors committee, nearly 30 pioneering Pan-African initiatives have been selected to present their transformative solutions. This curated pipeline, spanning crucial sectors from clean energy […]

Senior policymakers, investors and development finance leaders converged at the 2025 Africa Investment Forum Market Days last Thursday in Rabat, Morocco to tackle one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: unlocking the capital required to meet surging infrastructure and climate demands. The high-level panel, titled “Innovative Finance Instruments Powering Africa’s Sustainable Transformation,” served as a […]

By Joseph Morris Vincent  Liberian international winger Sylvanus Nimely has added another major accomplishment to his professional football career after helping Neftchi Fergana clinch the Uzbekistan Super League title with a dominant 4–1 victory over Qizilqum on the penultimate matchday of the season. The win secured Neftchi’s position at the top of the table, completing […]

In a significant public health achievement, Cape Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.   The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cape Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles join 94 […]