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Swiss Court Convicts Trafigura in Landmark Corruption Case Linked to Angola’s Oil Sector
- By the Editor
- . 7 February 2025
In a historic ruling, Switzerland’s highest criminal court has convicted global commodities giant Trafigura and its former Chief Operating Officer

Chinese Nationals Convicted for Illegal Mining in Congo
- By the Editor
- . 24 January 2025
In a historic verdict, three Chinese nationals, Cheng Chang-Fu, Wan Ling-Wu, and Cheng Hai-Yan have been sentenced to seven years

DR Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple Over Use of Conflict Minerals
- By the Editor
- . 20 December 2024
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of Apple Inc., accusing

Chad Ends Defence Pact with France
- By the Editor
- . 5 December 2024
Chad has announced the termination of its defence cooperation agreement with France, signalling a significant shift in its strategic partnerships

Biden’s Angola Visit: A Push for Influence and Minerals
- By the Editor
- . 5 December 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden met with African leaders in Lobito, Angola, to advance a strategic plan aimed at countering China’s

Mozambique Votes: Frelimo Eyes Another Term
- By the Editor
- . 10 October 2024
Vote counting began in Mozambique on Wednesday evening following an election that is widely anticipated to result in another victory

Prolonged Absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Sparks Speculation
- By the Editor
- . 10 October 2024
Concerns over the wellbeing of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya have intensified as the country’s long-serving leader has not been

Central African Republic: New Digital Era Dawns with Debut of High-speed Internet Cable
- By the Editor
- . 15 September 2024
Junior is a young student at a technical college in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, getting set to

DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received its first shipment of 100,000 mpox vaccines from the European Union (EU),