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Libya has more access to crude oil reserves than any other country in Africa. It has always been heavily reliant on fuel exports to power its economy. In other words, crude oil is the major source of revenue.In January, the…

The desired peace is yet to be restored as Mali extends the state of emergency in the country by six months. The additional six months will be due on October 31st, the country sets to continue its battle against numerous killings in the…

Lack of internet has recently affected businesses in Burundi. Long car and motorcycle queues in fuel stations have become the norm rather than an exception in the Burundian capital Bujumbura. It was reported that fuel scarcity in the…

The level of fraudulent acts in and around the world has gotten out of the bag. Many countries' set back is basically as a result of these negative acts. Fraud constitutes one of the financial crimes in Nigeria. It is very common and it…

Racial discrimination is a forbidden and acceptable act in many parts of the world. It is normal to discriminate racially in some areas which needs to be corrected. As a matter of fact, racial discrimation contribute to economic downfall in…

Recently, The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has just published a report evaluating more than a decade of engagement and investment in South Africa between 2004 to 2015 particularly in…

Sex workers are available world wide. There are lots of different reasons why women enter the sex industry. Some get involved for purely financial motivation, some enjoy the work, others are forced or coerced into the industry by a partner…

Over the years, Africans are recognised for posessing strategic means of hunting animals. As a result, more meat are generated for consumption. Ethiopia is not left out among the best countries with skills for hunting.Recently, the…

It has been announced by the South Africa's road safety team that every truck should be checked properly before it is put on the road. It has been confirmed that 60% of road accident is caused by trucks.As one of the tragedies, at least…

Many Gambians have the misconception that Cannabis sativa is used for recreation. They believed it is inhaled or taken by mouth to produce a feeling of relaxation or well-being. Some even believed that it is a potential treatment for many…

It has been confirmed that Fisheries in the West African Marine Ecoregion (WAMER) generate about US$400 million annually, making them the single most important source of foreign exchange in the region and a key source of revenue for…

In order to establish a business and finance hub for Republic of Benin, Bank Group (AfDB) Director-General for the West African Region, Janvier Litse visited the Republic of Benin recently as part of a dialogue mission with the country's…

A poor country even by West African standards, landlocked Burkina Faso has suffered from recurring droughts and military coups. Burkina Faso, which means "land of honest men", has significant reserves of gold, but the country has faced…

The continuous violence between government forces and tribal militias in the Democratic Republic of Congo's central Kasai region has forced more than a million people from their homes over the past eight months.United Nations explained…

Sleeping pills have killed many children over the years. Many mothers complain that their children couldn't get a sound sleep forgetting that all children are not the same in health stability.Recently, a nine-year-old Jeffreys Bay girl…

Recently, President Lungu said he may be forced to declare a state of emergency if his political adversaries continue daring him. The President threatened to declare a state of emergency if people do not stop setting ablaze public…

It has been recorded that Ghana has 319 maternal deaths for every 100,000 births and ranks 32 nd in the world for maternal death. ISUOG’s Ghana Outreach Project hopes to reduce these numbers by training local midwives, sonographers…

Few months ago, the US government was pushing forward with plans to sell light aircraft to the Nigerian military to help in their battle against the hardline group Boko Haram. Twelve Super Tucano attack aircraft worth 600 million dollars…

Another disaster to be corrected as the Central Mediterranean route from Libya now becomes the deadliest crossing in the world Reuters. About 30 migrants have been found dead in a boat drifting off the coast of Libya as the number of…

Boston Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat could be crowned the 10th World Marathon Major Series women champion if the suspended Olympic champion Jemimah Sumgong is banned for doping.Kenyan Kiplagat, the 37-year-old two times World marathon…

Nigeria has witnessed many downfalls in the recent time. After a few quarters of negative growth that saw the death of businesses, the Nigerian economy is out of recession, but "conditions remain difficult for businesses," World Economics…

Recently, the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki has appealed to Nigerians not to lose confidence in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. While addressing reporters in Ilorin, Kwara State, the Senate President urged…

The kidnapping of Riadha Mosque officials has become a frequent act in Kenya. Just of recent, a former Riadha Mosque official was abducted in Nairobi on Monday by some people who were believed to be police officers. He has been missing…

Nigeria is still battling with the eradication of meningitis. The country has received 500,000 doses of meningitis C containing vaccine to curb the spread of the disease in the country, the WHO has said. The doses were sent by the…

Ethiopia has been recognised with rounded political and economic development which had laid the foundation to become a lower middle income country in the nearest future. It has been confirmed that Huge foreign and local investments in…

In order to make life better for the people of Zimbabwe, Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa told parliament this week that people in the huge informal sector should be able to use their moveable assets such as cows and goats, as well…

Recently, Tunisia medical council banned homosexual examination that could aid homosexual act in the country. The move is called a 'courageous step' by Human Rights Watch. However it has been confirmed that same sex relationships are…

Ghana pension fund is finally released. The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has so far released a total of GH¢545,950,332.73 in locked up pension funds in the Temporary Pension Fund Account (TPFA) to contributors, Chief…

DR Congo arrests suspects in murder of 2 UN experts in Kasai. American Michael Sharp, Swedish national Zaida Catalan and their interpreter Betu Tshintela went missing on March 12 along with driver Isaac Kabuayi and two motorbike drivers in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud (419 fraud) and money laundering. The EFCC was established in 2003, partially in response…