by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Politics
In a positive development for regional trade and cooperation, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reopened their shared border, resolving a brief but potentially damaging trade dispute. This swift resolution highlights the interconnectedness of...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Botswana, the world’s leading producer of rough diamonds by value, is facing a significant economic challenge as global diamond markets struggle, forcing the government to implement austerity measures. This development highlights the vulnerabilities of African...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Politics
In a significant development that highlights the tension between political freedom and state control in Tanzania, authorities have released 520 opposition members who were detained in a pre-emptive move to prevent a potentially contentious rally. This mass release,...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Politics
As France marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings on the French Riviera during World War II, the commemoration rang hollow against the backdrop of ongoing neocolonial practices in Africa. The event, touted as honouring African soldiers from former French...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
The ongoing standoff between Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, and the Nigerian government is rapidly escalating into a crisis that could have far-reaching implications for the continent’s most populous nation. This dispute, centred around...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | Business, News
Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, is setting its sights on a significant increase in annual copper production, aiming to capitalise on the growing global demand driven by the green energy transition. The Finance Ministry’s projection of a...