Representing the SADC
CNN — A once powerful member of the former Sudanese government wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity has been freed from prison in the capital Khartoum. Ahmed Haroun was the head of the ruling National Congress Party and among dozens of Sudanese officials who were arrested in … Read More “Former Sudanese minister Ahmed Haroun wanted on war crimes charges freed from Khartoum prison | CNN” »
CNN — Clashes erupted north of Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Wednesday night, upending a temporary ceasefire between the Sudanese Army and its rival, the Rapid Support Force, just hours after it was struck. The two factions have been battling for days, and Wednesday saw fierce fighting in central Khartoum as well as serious clashes at … Read More “Clashes re-erupt in Sudan, hours after truce went into effect | CNN” »
CNN — Gunfire, explosions and overhead fighter jets were heard across Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Tuesday, as gunmen reportedly stormed the homes of people working for the United Nations and other international organizations, amid conflicting reports of an agreed ceasefire in the country. Fighting between the country’s armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces … Read More “Ceasefire crumbles amid chaos in Sudan as death toll reaches 270 | CNN” »
CNN — The United Nations and United States on Wednesday added to international outrage over a hardline bill passed by Ugandan lawmakers that criminalizes simply identifying as LGBTQ+, prescribes a life sentence for convicted homosexuals and a death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights asked Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni not … Read More “UN and US join chorus of condemnation against Uganda’s hardline anti-LGBT bill | CNN” »
CNN — A Libyan armed group claims to have found the barrels of natural uranium that went missing in southern Libya. A spokesman for the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA), Khaled Al Mahjoub said on Facebook that the barrels were found 3 miles (5 km) from a warehouse where they were being stored. A video … Read More “Libyan armed group says barrels of missing natural uranium recovered | CNN” »
London CNN — Global trade is expected to slow sharply this year as high energy prices and rising interest rates take their toll on the economy. The World Trade Organization (WTO) projected in October that after growing by 3.5% in 2022, trade volumes will increase by just 1% in 2023. Given uncertainty over the strength … Read More “WTO head wants to ‘double or triple’ Africa’s share of global trade | CNN Business” »
Editor’s Note: Adjoa Adjei-Twum. She is the Founder & CEO of the Africa-focused and UK-based advisory firm Emerging Business Intelligence and Innovation (EBII) Group for global investors interested in Africa and emerging markets.The opinions expressed in this article are solely hers. CNN — The recently-concluded COP27 was dubbed the “African COP” – with the continent … Read More “Opinion: ‘Africa’s COP’ made some big promises. Here’s how to deliver | CNN” »
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt CNN — The world has failed to reach an agreement to phase out fossil fuels after marathon UN climate talks were “stonewalled” by a number of oil-producing nations. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries at the COP27 UN climate summit in Egypt took the historic step of agreeing to set up a “loss … Read More “COP27 summit agrees to help climate victims. But it does nothing to stop fossil fuels | CNN” »
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt CNN — The crowd was loving what Bhekumuzi Bhebhe had to say, cheering loudly as he yelled “don’t gas Africa!” into the megaphone. Standing under the baking Egyptian sun at the COP27 UN climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Tuesday, Bhebhe, a South Africa-based climate campaigner, was protesting against what he says … Read More “Activists hoped Egypt’s COP27 would bring a focus on Africa. They were disappointed | CNN” »
CNN — As global leaders converge in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN’s annual climate summit, researchers, advocates and the United Nations itself are warning the world is still wildly off-track on its goal to halt global warming and prevent the worst consequences of the climate crisis. Over the next two weeks, negotiators from nearly … Read More “As countries convene at climate summit in Egypt, reports show the world is wildly off track. Here’s what to watch at COP27 | CNN” »
