The Democratic Republic of Congo barred an opposition leader from returning home Friday to file a bid to run in the volatile country's presidential elections. Moise Katumbi, a wealthy businessman and former governor of the province of Katanga, was forbidden to enter the DRC and charged with offences against state security, officials said. Kat ...
Public-sector workers in the West African state of Guinea-Bissau have called off a strike after securing a pay increase in talks with the government, their main trade union said Friday. The strike, launched on July 24, ended after the government agreed on Thursday to increase minimum monthly pay from 19,200 CFA francs ($33.91, 29.28 euros) to 50 ...
Participants at the 39th Council and Conference of the Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) have urged port authorities to utilise information communication technology to enhance the turnaround time of cargo traffic and ensure efficient services. In PMAWCA Secretary-General 39;s Report, the conference proposed that p ...
By Kester Kenn Klomegah, GNA 39;s Moscow Bureau Chief MOSCOW (Russia), Aug 02, GNA - Leaders of African governments are keenly interested in adopting nuclear energy to end chronic power deficit but some may be forced either to keep postponing or completely abandon the project primarily due to lack of funds or credit guarantees. Within the fr ...
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