Africa
The continent's rising role in energy, diplomacy and global supply chains.
Economy
Libya’s central bank governor resigns without explanation
The governor of Libya's central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday.
Politics
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumes
Chadema described the hearing as a critical test of Tanzania's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and political freedoms, arguing the prosecution has been used to suppress legitimate opposition.
Geopolitics
Madagascar moves to reclaim colonial-era land in sovereignty push
Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court has validated a law allowing the state to reclaim land still registered in the names of foreign settlers from the colonial era, reviving a long-running land dispute while putting sovereignty and access to property…
Diplomacy
Fighting deepens needs and fuels further displacement in Sudan
Ongoing conflict, displacement and funding shortages continue to deepen needs in Sudan, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned on Monday, underscoring the need for greater civilian protection.
Diplomacy
DR Congo: Ebola is killing people before they ever reach a doctor
More than 1,900 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak – and most of them never made it to a treatment centre. Between 60 and 70 per cent of deaths are happening in communities far from care, a gap that is now central to the…
