The African Union operates within a framework where sovereignty is treated as a static legal artefact, a ‘frozen right’ granted irrevocably at the moment of decolonisation, ignoring the functional, governance-filled reality of Somaliland. The contemporary political landscape of Africa is haunted – not by the spectres of its colonial past, but by a robust, living…
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial annual cap of 49,000…
Nairobi — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to shift from exporting raw materials to producing high-value finished goods, calling for a new era of economic independence to match the political liberation achieved by earlier generations. Speaking as Chief Guest at Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, Mahama…
Departure of the flotilla from Tunisia to Gaza was delayed due to logistical issues. Published On 14 Sep 202514 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has begun sailing out of Tunisia, with organisers and participants saying they are determined to break Israel’s siege on Gaza…
Rory Bosman, executive for sales and marketing at Ecentric Payment Systems. The success of a modern payment transaction often hinges on a fleeting moment. For their part, payment service providers navigate a delicate balancing act, serving the businesses that are their direct customers, while also ensuring the satisfaction of those companies’ customers. Here’s a closer…
Cheapside, London — Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has unveiled a financing blueprint aimed at breaking Africa’s dependence on raw commodity exports and driving investment into local value addition. Speaking to the BBC on the sidelines of GHIB CONVERGE 2025 in London, Adansi argued that Africa is losing billions of…
James Cook Scotland editor As Donald Trump heads to Scotland, what to expect from his visit Donald Trump flies into Scotland later to visit two golf resorts which he owns in the country where his mother was born. He will travel to Turnberry in South Ayrshire, a world class venue he bought in 2014, and…
