The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has reportedly ordered the Tanzanian government to pay more than $109 million in compensation to a group of companies, fronted by Australian miner Indiana Resources Ltd, for the controversial 2018 expropriation of a nickel mine project. According to The East African, an ICSID ad hoc tribunal…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the Brics Summit in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24, 2023, as announced by the South African presidency. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Russia at the summit, according to Jerry Chifamba’s report for AllAfrica. Earlier, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that any attempt to…
…We’re most profiled group in Nigeria – Isa Yuguda … Says Fulanis may not survive if something is not done About 17 Fulani groups leaders Monday, formed a coalition to end insecurity being perpetrated by some of their kingsmen, with immediate past Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje stating that killer herdsmen are not born again….
Get ready for scorching temperatures as a record-breaking heatwave expands from the West to the Southwest and Gulf Coast states and it has been forecasted that there will be high temperatures, tropical storm updates, heavy rainfall warnings, and the impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality. Extreme Heatwave Sweeps Through Southwest and Gulf Coast…
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has commenced the process of soliciting bids from private operators capable of offering towing services and clearing abandoned vehicles on highways. In a bid notice issued by the Executive Director, UNRA stated that the government intends to engage private operators under a Memorandum of Understanding for a renewable period…
President William Ruto has expressed his belief in Africa’s potential to achieve a more integrated, prosperous, and stable future. He emphasized the need for Africa to drive its own development, relying on its people, leaders, and resources. President Ruto highlighted the importance of reforming the African Union (AU) as a starting point. He lamented the…
Accommodating the Rising Industrial Potential of Cannabis in Ghana Ghana’s minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, specifically for industrial purposes, while adhering to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) limits. THC is the primary psychoactive component of cannabis responsible for its “high” effect. According to Bloomberg, the law legalizing the cultivation of…
Cameroon’s government is taking measures to prevent France’s LGBT+ rights ambassador from visiting the country, citing the violation of its anti-gay laws. Jean-Marc Berthon, the representative of the French government on global LGBT+ rights, is scheduled to attend an event organized by the French Institute in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, from 27th June to 1st July….
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action and its impact on military academies in the ongoing debate surrounding race-conscious admissions, diversity in the officer corps, and the potential implications for national security have been brought to bare. The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has sparked a new debate concerning its impact…
The history of Hollywood strikes and the current joint action by actors and writers, as they challenge compensation issues and the impact of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry is now on the front burner as reported by The Republican Interest. Throughout the history of the entertainment industry, strikes by Hollywood actors and writers…
