Former Mozambican Finance Minister Sentenced to 8.5 Years in $2 Billion Fraud Scandal In a landmark ruling, former Mozambican Finance Minister manuel Chang has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison by U.S. courts for his role in a massive financial scandal that plunged Mozambique into economic turmoil. The 69-year-old, who was … Read more
African Nation’s Constitutional Council Declines Case on Deputy’s Removal In a meaningful progress, the Constitutional Council of an unnamed African nation has ruled itself unable to hear a case challenging the removal of a deputy, Barthélemy Dias, from his post.The decision leaves Dias without recourse through this particular legal avenue. dias had appealed to the … Read more
Malian Opposition Figure Faces Prison for Criticizing Burkina faso Junta Table of Contents Malian Opposition Figure Faces Prison for Criticizing Burkina faso Junta Malian Activist Faces Jail Time for Criticizing Burkina Faso Junta: What Does This Mean for Free Speech in the sahel? The Charges Against N’Djim: A chilling Precedent Stifling Dissent in the sahel … Read more
Sahel Instability: A Complex Web of Terrorism and Geopolitics The Sahel region of Africa faces a multifaceted security crisis, a complex interplay of past grievances, extremist groups, and the involvement of major global powers. Understanding this instability requires examining its historical roots, the key players, and potential paths toward resolution. A History of Instability The … Read more
Kolda,senegal: Young Women Lead the Fight Against female Genital Mutilation Table of Contents Kolda,senegal: Young Women Lead the Fight Against female Genital Mutilation A Community Rises: Ending FGM in Senegal Susan Miller: dr. Diop, thank you for joining us today. The story unfolding in Kolda, senegal, where young women are leading the charge against FGM, … Read more