by afrikanfrontier | Jul 11, 2023 | Environment, News, Politics
According to a recent report by Human Rights Watch, residents affected by the construction of TotalEnergies’s $4-billion pipeline project in Uganda have received inadequate compensation. The pipeline, spanning 897 miles from Uganda to the Tanzanian coast, is...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 11, 2023 | Environment, News
In its quest to become a global centre for carbon offset trading, Africa’s choice of partners is raising concerns among investors. Zimbabwe’s planned carbon credits exchange, for instance, is collaborating with Belarus and Russia on a program to sell...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 4, 2023 | News, Politics
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has put an end to the heated controversy surrounding his eligibility for a third term in the upcoming presidential elections. Sall’s firm declaration eliminates the possibility of protests by opposition supporters who opposed...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 4, 2023 | Business, News
South Africa, committed to strengthening its financial integrity and combatting illicit financial flows, is stepping up its efforts to be removed from the grey list of a global financial watchdog. The grey list designates nations that face challenges in effectively...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 4, 2023 | Business, News
De Beers, the renowned diamond company, has reached an agreement with the government of Botswana, signifying a significant development in the global gem market. This negotiation, concluded just as the latest deadline for a deal expired, marks a milestone in the...
by afrikanfrontier | Jul 1, 2023 | Finance, News
Zambia’s recent agreement with a consortium of creditors, led by China and France, to restructure its $6.3 billion bilateral debt marks a significant milestone in the country’s path to financial recovery. This breakthrough paves the way for a potential...