DR Congo Sues Apple for War Crimes Over Conflict Minerals Allegations
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, alleging the tech giant indirectly uses conflict minerals sourced from militia-controlled mines. These minerals—tin, tantalum, and tungsten—are crucial in producing electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones. However, the DRC contends that the minerals Apple uses are […]
Africa’s Capital Inflows to Nigeria Decline in Q3 2024
African investors contributed 22.76% of Nigeria’s foreign capital inflows in Q3 2024, amounting to $285.11 million. The inflow demonstrates the considerable role of fellow African countries in Nigeria’s capital importation. However, it also represented a 43.73% decline from Q2 2024 and a 16.77% drop compared to Q3 2023. Key contributors included Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana, […]
ECOWAS Establishes Special Court for Gambia’s Dictatorship Crimes
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has approved the establishment of a special court to address crimes committed during the rule of former Gambian military dictator Yahya Jammeh. Announced during a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, the court is tasked with delivering justice to victims of Jammeh’s regime, which spanned from 1996 to 2017 and was […]
Disease X Fears in Congo Ease as Malaria Emerges as Primary Suspect
The Democratic Republic of Congo is investigating a mysterious disease outbreak in Kwango province, with early lab tests pointing to malaria as a potential cause. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 10 out of 12 samples tested positive for malaria, though other infections, such as measles or mosquito-borne diseases, may also contribute. The outbreak […]
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda Claim African Player Awards
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda were named African Players of the Year at the 2024 Confederation of African Football (Caf) Awards in Marrakesh. Lookman, 27, secured the men’s title after an exceptional season with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick that helped his team clinch their first European trophy. On the international stage, he […]
