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...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | News, Sports
Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s fastest man, is spearheading Kenya’s push to diversify its Olympic medal prospects beyond its traditional stronghold of long-distance running. The Commonwealth Games 100-metre champion has clocked the second-fastest time this...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | News, Politics
In a significant development that exposes the underbelly of international commodity trading, Alex Beard, the billionaire former head of oil at Glencore, has been charged with corruption by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO). This move marks a crucial step in...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | News, Politics
The recent legal victory for Mozambique in a London court marks a significant turning point in the nation’s fight against financial exploitation. This ruling, which confirms that Mozambique was defrauded in a maritime project scandal, sheds light on the complex...
