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The parliament of The Gambia on Monday began deliberations on the Communications Bill 2025, legislation aimed at strengthening regulation of electronic communications and protecting personal data and privacy. The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for electronic transactions, information services, media and broadcasting. It is also intended to enhance national and regional competitiveness, secure ICT infrastructure, and safeguard personal data. Presenting the bill before lawmakers, Lamin Jabbi, Minister for Digital Economy, said the legislation will create a framework for faster, more efficient and comprehensive electronic communications while improving information, media, broadcasting and electronic commerce services across the country.…

Uganda’s economy expanded by 8.5 percent in the second quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, driven largely by a sharp rise in exports and increased investment, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report released in March 2026. Preliminary estimates from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics show that export earnings surged by 72.1 percent, rising from $844.6 million (about Shs3.3 trillion) in January 2025 to $1.45 billion (about Shs5.6 trillion) in January 2026. The strong export performance – supported by gold, coffee, electricity, industrial products and oil re-exports – pushed Uganda’s trade balance into a surplus of $147.26 million…

Germany has decided not to intervene on Israel’s behalf in the genocide case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after becoming a party to separate proceedings filed against it by Nicaragua. A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry, Josef Hinterseher, told reporters on Wednesday that Berlin had reconsidered its earlier plan to intervene in support of Israel. “We are now ourselves a party to contentious proceedings before the ICJ and have consequently decided not to make use of this option,” Hinterseher said. Germany had previously indicated it would file an intervention supporting Israel after South…

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have opened an official investigation following the seizure of nearly $2 million in cash at N’djili International Airport. According to a statement issued by Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa, officials initially intercepted $1.9 million, although unverified reports suggest the amount involved could be as high as $3.53 million. In a message posted on the social media platform X, Ngefa said he had instructed judicial authorities to secure the money while a full investigation is conducted. “I have instructed the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation to ensure the proper and complete seizure of…

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has strongly condemned a resolution by the European Parliament concerning the detention of former Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum by the transitional government. The resolution, dated March 12, 2026, is entitled “Resolution of the European Parliament on the arbitrary detention of President Mohamed Bazoum by the transitional government in Niger.” In a statement last week, the Sahel Alliance quoted Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré, currently serving as the rotating president of the AES Confederation, describing the act as “serious,” “concerted,” and a deliberate interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state. The statement added…

The opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has condemned ongoing evictions of traders from towns across Uganda, warning that the operations are being carried out without proper planning for those affected. The evictions, which intensified in early 2026 shortly after the general elections, first took shape in Kampala under enforcement by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Authorities targeted street vendors operating in the central business district, citing the need to restore order, improve sanitation, and ease congestion. The crackdown has since spread to other urban centres including Jinja, Mbarara and Gulu, where local governments have carried out similar operations…

Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Oxford Africa Conference, a gathering of African leaders, academics, and diaspora members focused on governance, economic independence, and the continent’s global influence. The conference, hosted by the University of Oxford, will feature discussions on regional cooperation and Africa’s evolving role in an increasingly competitive world. Weah is expected to share the platform with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio. Weah’s participation highlights his continued influence beyond Liberia. From his early days in Clara Town to becoming the only African footballer to win the Ballon…

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs concealed in luggage, courier parcels, and commercial vehicles during a series of operations across multiple states, authorities said on Sunday. The seizures were carried out by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and in coordinated raids in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Edo State, Oyo State, Federal Capital Territory, Taraba State, and Adamawa State. Officials said the operations foiled attempts by drug trafficking networks to smuggle substances including methamphetamine and opioids to destinations in Europe. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, authorities arrested two…

Despite its resource abundance, many African countries – particularly in the Sahel – continue to struggle with poverty, weak infrastructure, and fragile institutions. Introduction Across the vast Sahel region, beneath landscapes often associated with drought and insecurity, lies one of the world’s most significant mineral reserves. Gold, uranium, lithium, and other valuable resources have turned the region into a strategic frontier for global mining and energy markets. At a time when the global economy is accelerating its transition toward clean energy and critical minerals, Africa has become central to the future supply of these resources. The continent holds nearly 30…

ACCRA, Ghana – A wave of grief and renewed concern has gripped Ghana following a series of aviation tragedies that have not only claimed lives but also exposed deep cracks in the country’s air safety systems. The most devastating of these incidents occurred in August 2025, when a Ghana Air Force helicopter carrying top government officials crashed while en route from Accra to Obuasi. Among those killed were Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, along with six others. The aircraft reportedly vanished from radar before its wreckage was later discovered in a forest, completely destroyed…