Guinea
Guinea’s military-led transition faces scrutiny as voters shun parliamentary polls amid calls for boycott
Despite the political uncertainty following the 2021 coup, the economy of Guinea, home to the world’s largest bauxite reserves, has remained relatively resilient
US freezes immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
US State Department pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries from January 21 over public benefits concerns, with indefinite suspension pending reassessment of screening procedures.
Guinea’s Doumbouya enters presidential race with major opposition parties excluded
Guinea’s junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya has entered the December 28 presidential race under a new constitution that allows members of the transition government to stand and extends presidential terms.
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
Russia pushes to grow its influence in Africa’s nuclear future
Russia, under sanctions from the West over the war in Ukraine, is using nuclear partnerships to grow its influence in Africa.