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Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced to 10 Years of Forced Labour for Corruption
- By the Editor
- . 24 May 2025
In a landmark ruling that has reignited debate over governance and judicial independence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),

Zambia Rebukes US Over $50 Million Aid Cut Amid Drug Theft Allegations
- By the Editor
- . 15 May 2025
Zambia’s government has issued a strong diplomatic rebuke following the United States’ decision to slash $50 million (approximately 1.4 billion

Zambia’s Copper Production Jumps 30% in First Quarter of 2025
- By the Editor
- . 4 May 2025
Zambia’s copper production surged nearly 30% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching approximately 224,000 metric tonnes, up from

Gabon’s Coup Leader Secures Presidency with Overwhelming Majority
- By the Editor
- . 2 May 2025
Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has secured an overwhelming victory in the country’s presidential election, winning over 90%

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