Sierra Leone, Hungary sign Economic & Technical agreement in Budapest
In what could be described as a significant, fruitful, and productive milestone in President Bio's push for economic diplomacy to strengthen cooperation and deepen close ties of friendship, cooperation, and mutual solidarity, on April 11, 2024, Sierra Leone and Hungary officially signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint economic and technical commission, which will have a positive influence...
Niger military crisis faces threat of peace & security in the sub-region
By Eddie Momoh While many Nigerians appear to be strongly opposed to sending troops into Niger, some politicians in President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s government would appear to back ECOWAS’ seven-day ultimatum for military intervention. Nigeria is the region’s leading super power with the largest army and security. But whether or not it gets the support of the other 16- member...
Half of illegal fishing vessels operate in Africa, majority Chinese and European – new report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Africa concentrates 48.9% of identified industrial and semi-industrial vessels involved in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, 40% in West Africa alone which has become a global epicentre for these activities, according to a new report from the Financial Transparency Coalition and members – a group of 11 NGOs from across the world. The report entitled “Fishy...
MY FOOD IS AFRICAN: Healthy soil, safe foods and diverse diets
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is pleased to announce the publication of "My Food is African: Healthy Soil, Safe Foods, and Diverse Diets," a new book in the Barefoot Guide Agroecology Series. The book's release on World Food Day will be accompanied by the official virtual launch ceremony of the "MY FOOD IS AFRICAN" campaign. AFSA invites...
