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Illicit gold networks fuelling conflict, organised crime across Africa and global south, GI-TOC warns
Illicit gold has become a critical source of financing for organised crime, armed groups and sanctioned regimes across Africa, a Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime report finds.
China’s BYD captures 35% of Africa EV market, as latecomer rival Tesla bets on Morocco
Chinese EV giant BYD upped its market share from just 4% in 2023 as electric vehicle sales on the continent accelerated. Tesla is betting on Morocco, Africa’s leading EV manufacturing hub.
ICAO urges airlines to follow COVID-era protocols amid deadly Ebola strain's spread in Africa
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is urging governments and airlines to follow health protocols introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic to limit Ebola's spread.
Ebola outbreak threatens African economies, World Cup football plans
During previous Ebola crises, Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournaments, World Cup qualifiers and domestic league fixtures were postponed, relocated or played behind closed doors.
Uganda set to issue first sovereign sukuk to partly finance $3.16bn Kampala-Malaba railway
Uganda is turning to Islamic finance, regional investors to revive a standard gauge railway (SGR) aimed at boosting East African trade integration.
President Museveni extends Uganda rule to four decades, as defence chief son waits in wings
Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986, has been sworn in for another five-year term, extending his rule to four decades and intensifying speculation over a possible succession by his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.