17th China-PSCs Cultural Week to include Beijing, Zhongshan first time

The 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) is slated to run from September 26 through November 18, featuring art groups, artisans, and chefs from the Chinese mainland and nine PSCs, with programmes to be staged not...

Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute...

Cameroonians go to the polls in October 2025 in what some people hoped might be a break from the country's troubled recent past. They thought that President Paul Biya (92) might stand aside to allow a transition. Three years ago I was one of those...

ICJ ruling clears path for sale of Teodorín Obiang’s Paris mansion

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dealt a major blow to Equatorial Guinea’s long-running effort to reclaim a luxury mansion in Paris once owned by Teodorín Obiang, the scandal-plagued son of the country’s president. On September 12, the...

Europa Oil narrows losses in 11 months to June

The company reported revenue of £2.6m, down from £3.2m in the prior comparable period, reflecting lower production and oil prices, although gross profit rose to £0.4m from £0.2m and the pre-tax loss was cut sharply to £1.2m from £6.6m. Net cash...

Portugal reinforces sound relations with China

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro was the first foreign head of government to visit China following the September 3 commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression...

Biya to cling to power in Cameroon

Cameroon is bracing for contested elections as the entrenched president tightens control, touts economic growth and takes a hard line on security and political challenges. May 1985: Cameroonian president Paul Biya and his wife with Queen Elizabeth...

GNPC CEO hopes to strengthen cooperation among Africa’s oil-producing nations

Kwame Ntow Amoah – GNPC CEO Mr Kwame Ntow Amoah, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has expressed his desire to deepen cooperation among Africa’s oil-producing countries. This comes after he was appointed...

Ex-SAS officer Simon Mann's bride-to-be reveals how she desperately tried to save his life when he suffered a fatal heart attack

On Thursday, the extraordinary life of Simon Mann - SAS officer, mercenary, adventurer, brewing heir and bon viveur - will be celebrated in a central London chapel. Among the congregation will be both the wife he was divorcing and the woman he...

Cameroon’s CCA Bank Plans Entry into Chad’s Tough Financial Landscape

(Business in Cameroon) - A delegation of executives from Cameroon-based CCA Bank was granted an audience in N’Djamena on Monday by Chad’s Minister of State for Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Tahir Hamid Nguilin....

When is a Party Required to Arbitrate?

Over the past few decades, arbitration agreements have become increasingly common in contracts between corporations, workers and customers. In fact, you’ve likely agreed to one in signing a generic consumer agreement or by checking a terms and...

COBAC Urges Stronger Internal Controls in Microfinance Institutions to Boost Trust

(Business in Cameroon) - Internal controls are more than just a regulatory requirement for microfinance institutions (MFIs); they are also a tool for transparency and a lever to ensure client confidence and reassure shareholders about a company’s...

GIVING MEANING TO THE MALABO DECLARATION

Governor Sani is delivering on the continental commitment to allocate at least 10 per cent of national budgets to agriculture, writes KAMZIYE ACHOLLOR Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has made agriculture one of...

Important Artist Visa Updates

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: THE ARTIST VISA SUMMER 2025 ROUNDUP EDITION including a bit, but just a bit, of good news, along with: Artists Must Now Apply For Visa Stamps in Their Country of Citizenship or Residence Even longer processing times for standard...

Africa Intelligence Brief News Roundup (September 15, 2025)

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Africa today was shaped by climate diplomacy, migration disputes, legal battles, natural disasters, and political transitions. In North Africa, Algeria reshuffled its government as Morocco faced scrutiny over quake recovery...

Pan-African visa-free campaign targets $3.3trn market, deeper integration

A continent-wide campaign advocating for visa-free travel across Africa is gathering momentum, with its champions arguing that eliminating travel restrictions could unlock access to Africa’s $3.3 trillion economy and create jobs for its 1.4...

Uba Sani praises Tinubu for stabilising Nigeria’s economy

Amid criticism from the opposition, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for stabilising Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, while positioning the country for stronger international...

Tinubu’s reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy: Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for stabilizing Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, positioning the country for stronger international partnerships. The Governor who spoke with TVC News, was...

Tinubu’s Reforms Have Stabilized Nigeria’s Economy—Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for stabilizing Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, positioning the country for stronger international partnerships. The governor who spoke with TVC News, was...

Paul Biya at 92: will defections weaken his grip on absolute power in Cameroon?

Cameroonians go to the polls in October 2025 in what some people hoped might be a break from the country’s troubled recent past. They thought that President Paul Biya (92) might stand aside to allow a transition. Three years ago I was one of those...

8 Countries, 8 Insights: Pan-African Road trip reveals continent’s contrasting realities

A Ghanaian team leading the Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign has completed an eight-country tour across West and Central Africa, highlighting the varied development patterns and challenges in each nation. The campaign, spearheaded by former...