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South Africa's President Visits South Sudan to Expand Cooperation 1 International Governance 

South Africa’s President Visits South Sudan to Expand Cooperation

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is undertaking a working visit to South Sudan to discuss security and stability while strengthening bilateral relations. Having already established ties in fields such as petroleum exploration and production, the visit aims to promote collaboration across various segments of the economy. During a meeting with his South Sudanese counterpart President Salva Kiir Mayardit from 16-18 April, President Ramahposa is expected to receive a status update on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) –… Read More Here
President Hichilema Commits to Unlocking New Luanshya Mines 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Governance 

President Hichilema Commits to Unlocking New Luanshya Mines

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President Hakainde Hichilema expressed gratitude to the residents of Luanshya and the Copperbelt for their patience as his government works to unlock Shaft 28, now renamed New Luanshya Mines. Speaking at a public rally in Luanshya’s Roan Constituency at Mpatamatu Stadium, President Hichilema reassured the community of his administration’s commitment to improving their livelihoods. President Hichilema underscored his government’s determination to ease the lives of the people of Luanshya and the broader Copperbelt region. He emphasized the importance of unity in fostering development, highlighting the need for collective efforts to… Read More Here
Kenya proposes regional maritime treaty to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tension 3 International Governance 

Kenya proposes regional maritime treaty to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tension

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Kenya has proposed an idea that would diffuse the tension between Somalia and Ethiopia. Kenya suggested that both countries come to a regional maritime treaty concerning Ethiopia’s deal with a region Somalia considers a breakaway state; Somaliland. Leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia are said to be considering the proposal. Back in January, the landlocked East African giant, Ethiopia revealed that it had begun the process of gaining direct access to the sea. The Ethiopian government stated that it recently signed a deal with the Republic of Somaliland to use one… Read More Here
Presidents Kagame and Ramaphosa Pledge Support for Political Resolution in DRC 4 Mining in DRC Governance 

Presidents Kagame and Ramaphosa Pledge Support for Political Resolution in DRC

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Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, recently met to reaffirm their commitment to finding a political solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Ramaphosa’s visit to Rwanda, coinciding with the 30th commemorations of the Rwandan genocide, provided an opportunity for discussions on regional stability. Expressing renewed determination, President Ramaphosa emphasized the need to address the longstanding challenges in the DRC, which has been marred by violence for over three decades. South African troops, leading a Southern African Development Community (Sadc)… Read More Here
Senegal's New President Initiates Audit of Extractive Sectors 5 International Governance Oil & Gas 

Senegal’s New President Initiates Audit of Extractive Sectors

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In a televised address on Wednesday, newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Senegal’s plans to conduct a comprehensive audit of the oil, gas, and mining sectors. Faye’s landslide victory in the March election reflects the nation’s aspirations for change. The audit marks one of the initial policy actions undertaken since Faye’s inauguration on Tuesday. Emphasizing the importance of natural resource management, Faye stated, “The exploitation of our natural resources, which belong to the people according to the constitution, will be a top priority for my government.” While details about… Read More Here
South African Parliament speaker Nosiviwe resigns amid graft probe 6 International Governance 

South African Parliament speaker Nosiviwe resigns amid graft probe

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Embattled South Africa’s National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula quit her job on Wednesday and surrendered to the police on Thursday morning, potentially ending a crisis for her party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC). But her troubles are set to only start. On Thursday, she was expected to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Pretoria on charges of corruption, linked to an over R4-million ($215,000) bribery allegation. Mrs Mapisa-Nqakula arrived at the Lyttelton Police Station in Centurion, north of Johannesburg, on Thursday morning to hand herself over to… Read More Here
Women's Rights Advocates Applaud Appointment of Judith Tuluka Suminwa as DRC Prime Minister 7 Mining in DRC Governance 

Women’s Rights Advocates Applaud Appointment of Judith Tuluka Suminwa as DRC Prime Minister

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Women’s rights organizations have expressed their support for Mrs. Judith Tuluka Suminwa’s appointment as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many see this decision as a testament to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s commitment to gender equality. First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi also congratulated Suminwa on her appointment, hailing it as a significant step toward gender equality and women’s leadership. The Forum of Citizen and Committed Women (GDD), an NGO advocating for women’s rights and electoral culture, welcomed Suminwa’s appointment, highlighting its importance for gender representation in decision-making bodies.… Read More Here
ARSP Set to Release Recommended Subcontractors for TFM Major Contracts 8 Mining in DRC Governance 

ARSP Set to Release Recommended Subcontractors for TFM Major Contracts

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The Regulatory Authority for Private Sector Outsourcing (ARSP) plans to publish, within the next few hours, the list of companies recommended for major markets within Tenke Fungurume.The announcement was made at the end of a working session between managers of the mining company TFM and the Director General of ARSP. Miguel Kashal also had a fruitful “conference call” with the majority shareholder of the China Molybdenum Company (CMOC) Group to which the TFM company belongs. “I personally had a conference with the majority shareholder of the CMOC Group whom I… Read More Here
DRC's First Female Prime Minister Takes Office - Updated 9 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC’s First Female Prime Minister Takes Office – Updated

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President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo made history on Monday April 1st, by appointing the nation’s first-ever female prime minister, Judith Suminwa, to the role. This landmark appointment follows weeks of uncertainty, initiated by Tshisekedi’s inauguration for a second term in January. The process entailed a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly, a prerequisite for naming a prime minister and forming a government. Expressing her gratitude and acknowledging the weight of her new role, Suminwa stated on national television, “I am aware of… Read More Here
Senegal President Faye Appoints Ally Sonko as Prime Minister 10 International Governance 

Senegal President Faye Appoints Ally Sonko as Prime Minister

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Senegal’s political landscape witnessed a significant shift as newly inaugurated President Bassirou Diomaye Faye wasted no time in making his mark. In his inaugural act, President Faye appointed firebrand politician and key supporter Ousmane Sonko as prime minister. Sonko, known for his outspokenness and popularity among the youth, has been a vocal critic of former President Macky Sall. Despite being barred from the recent presidential election due to a defamation conviction, Sonko maintains his innocence. Throughout the campaign, he rallied support under the banner “Diomaye is Sonko,” urging voters to… Read More Here

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