ECOWAS launches project to boost trade

Efforts to create a vibrant livestock and poultry in­dustry in the West African sub-re­gion have received a boost with the launch of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Programme, Phase Two (PACBAO-2), in Accra. The $10-million initiative,...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions

The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

El Salvador Among Least Vulnerable to Illicit Trade in the Region, Report Finds.

El Salvador has been ranked the third least vulnerable country in Central America to illicit trade, according to the Illicit Trade Index 2025 published by the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT). The index measures the...

Africa in Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy Agenda: Institutionalization and Economic Dynamics

This week, Kazakhstan welcomed President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Félix Tshisekedi on his first state visit to the country. During the bilateral talks, the two sides explored opportunities to expand trade and deepen cooperation...

Sustainability “not just financial”: Caritas Africa Official Calls for Spiritual Growth at Lusophone Forum

It aimed to foster the role of the Church promoting the right to life, sanitation, a healthy environment, solidarity economy, protection, housing, healthcare, education, food security, and active citizenship. The Kenyan Caritas official lauded the...

Assata Shakur (1947-2025), A Revolutionary Life

Veteran of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, former political prisoner, spent decades in Cuba under the protection of the socialist government Political Review On Thursday September 25, 2025, indications began to appear over...

What Do Companies Need in a Future-Ready ERP?

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ECOWAS launches $10m project to boost livestock, meat trade

Efforts to create a vibrant livestock and poultry in­dustry in the West African sub-re­gion have received a boost with the launch of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Programme, Phase Two (PACBAO-2), in Accra. The $10-million initiative,...

ECOWAS Reviews Economic Feasibility For Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Corridor Projects

EXPERTS PREPARE FOR THE 4TH MEETING OF THE MINISTERIAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE PRAIA-DAKAR-ABIDJAN CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT To review the final optimal route and economic viability of the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan motorway development project in...

Strengthening Gambia–Guinea Bissau Relations

The recent decoration of President Adama Barrow with the prestigious Amílcar Cabral Medal by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau is more than a ceremonial honour; it is a testament to the growing and meaningful ties between The Gambia...

African Small Island Developing States Launch Joint Blue Economy Transformation Project

The project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) as Executing Agency, will support Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé...

Chief Justice upholds decision to deny bail to Indonesian fugitive fighting extradition from S’pore

SINGAPORE - The High Court has upheld the decision made by the State Courts to refuse bail to an Indonesian businessman allegedly involved in a high-profile corruption case in his country. Paulus Tannos, 70, was arrested in Singapore on Jan 17...

UNCTAD warns of heavy tariff burden to Africa if AGOA expires

Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed, according to the UN trade and development (UNCTAD). It is set to expire today, i.e, September...

Olive Morris: The Black feminist icon and ‘rabble rouser’ whose life was tragically cut short

Olive Morris was not the sort of person to shy away from confrontation. ‘She spoke her mind; you couldn’t mess with Olive. If she didn’t like something, then you would know,’ her friend Danny DaCosta once said. Olive’s instinct to fight injustice...

8 best horror movies new on Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ this Halloween month

Summer may be over, but the world's best video streaming services are still giving us good reason to sweat through the nights with their lineup of horror-tastic Halloween treats, arriving throughout October. Devout TV show bingers can get their...

Chief Justice upholds decision to deny bail to Indonesian fugitive fighting extradition from Singapore

SINGAPORE — The High Court has upheld the decision made by the State Courts to refuse bail to an Indonesian businessman allegedly involved in a high-profile corruption case in his country. Paulus Tannos, 70, was arrested in Singapore on Jan 17...

BII Invests $20 million in Acumen’s H2R Initiative to Expand Energy Access in Africa

Quick Read: The initiative will deploy innovative financing to off-grid solar companies serving households and businesses across 17 frontier economies in Africa. BII’s investment in the initiative’s debt-focussed vehicle, H2R Amplify, will improve...

Strengthening Jamaica-Tanzania ties

Prime Minister Michael Manley and Tanzanian President Julius K. Nyerere discussed a wide range of international and bilateral issues during the president’s official visit to Jamaica. The leaders explored developments in Portuguese colonial...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

BII invests $20m in hardest-to-reach Africa energy access expansion initiative

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has committed $20-million to impact investment organisation Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Initiative to help expand access to affordable, reliable and clean energy in...