International Forum: ‘Can generational movements end systemic corruption? Lessons from Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines.’

by Genevieve B. Kupang and Javier Tolcachier Youth-led protests by Generation Z are spreading across the globe, bringing down governments and causing major political upheaval. At the heart of this psycho-social wave is the awakening of a...

7 years of strong, inclusive growth . . . as Zim economy defies global headwinds

Prosper Ndlovu Bulawayo Bureau CONSISTENT implementation of macro-economic and sectoral reforms has set the economy on accelerated and inclusive growth driven by higher productivity in major sectors, leapfrogging Zimbabwe above several regional...

FATF removes Nigeria from grey list, boosting investor confidence

Global watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, on Friday said it has removed Nigeria from its grey list, ending nearly three years of being tagged a destination for dirty money and signaling a boost for investor confidence in the nation’s economy...

Paris-Based Watchdog FATF Removes Nigeria from Financial Crime Watch List

An international financial crime watchdog in Paris, France, has removed Nigeria and three other African countries from its list of countries being monitored for illicit financial flows. The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed...

Southern Africa’s liberation parties lose their political edge

In the SADC region’s independence-led nations, entrenched parties face corruption, voter distrust and economic challenges. Johannesburg, South Africa, July 27: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses representatives during the Liberation...

The new energy rush: commodity giants bet on critical minerals, not ESG hype

Africa’s lithium boom won’t last forever. Recent lithium discovery in Germany will change the calculation regarding the metal in Europe which sources most of its lithium from China. Photo: Dianah Chiyangwa It was all cigars for Zimbabwe’s lithium...

Mandatory reserves of Mozambican banks fell by 24%

The mandatory reserves of Mozambican banks rose in August to 221.005 million meticais (2.980 million euros) compared to the previous month, despite a 24% decrease this year, according to official data. The historical data from the latest...

Unity is Africa’s strength, says Mozambique PM at Mashujaa Day fete

The Prime Minister of Mozambique Maria Benvinda Levy has underscored the importance of unity as a pillar of freedom, democracy as well as prosperity, urging African nations to draw strength from shared history of their heroes. Speaking Monday...

Four African countries removed from global money-laundering 'grey list'

Akintunde Akinleye/Reuters A global money-laundering watchdog has removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its "grey list" of countries subject to increased monitoring. The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF), a financial...

Morning Briefing: Oct. 25, 2025

ISTANBUL Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Saturday, including the US imposing sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro on drug trafficking claims; the US is deploying an aircraft carrier to South America amid strikes...

Peace is a rare commodity

Plight of children: Human rights lawyer, Francesca Albanese, will deliver the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture under the theme ‘Enhancing Peace and Global Cooperation’. Photo: Supplied The 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture urges us to sit...

Mozambique Conflict Monitor (29 September - 12 October 2025)

By the Numbers Data highlights in Cabo Delgado province (29 September - 12 October 2025) At least 8 political violence events (2,222 in total since 1 October 2017) At least 6 total reported fatalities from political violence (6,272 since 1 October...

‘Exit From Greylist Does Not Give Immunity From Global Scrutiny on Money Laundering and Terror Financing’: FATF Warns Pakistan (Watch Video)

Paris, October 25: Global terror funding watchdog -- Financial Action Task Force (FATF) -- has said that it has cautioned Pakistan that its exit from the 'greylist' in October 2022 does not make it immune from global scrutiny on terror financing...

Markets cheer as South Africa exits FATF grey list after nearly two years

South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, marking the end of nearly two years of intensive scrutiny and signalling renewed confidence in the country’s financial integrity and governance. The...

Excitement builds as Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival bursts into life at Chonde

Thousands gather in Mulanje to celebrate Lhomwe heritage with traditional dances, music, and anticipation for President Mutharika’s arrival. Excitement continues to build at the ongoing Mulhako wa Alhomwe Annual Festival taking place at Chonde in...

Bus Driver Honoured with President’s Medal of Gallantry for Saving 57 Passengers

Power Tools bus driver Bellington Mwape has been honoured with the President’s Medal of Gallantry in recognition of his extraordinary bravery and selfless actions that saved fifty-seven passengers from a life-threatening situation. The...

NNPCL hails Tinubu on Ekperikpo, Mshelbila’s emergence as GECF’s chairman, Secretary General 

NNPC Ltd has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in the emergence of Nigeria’s candidate Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd as the new Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF),...

Mozambique's role in championing the Timor-Leste independence movement

Demonstrations at the University Eduardo Mondlane campus, in Maputo, Mozambique, on September 26, 1999, in Indonesia's Tempo magazine. Photo by Marisa Gonçalves. Used with permission. The Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste and the East African...

Government to open more citizen shops

By the end of the first half of next year, the government plans to open 18 more citizen shops (lojas de cidadão) in 18 new municipalities and 16 new citizen centers (espaços cidadão) in inland districts. The list of new citizen shops: Alandroal...

ECOWAS Participates In Inaugural Girls’ Summit In Dakar

Under the leadership of UNICEF and the Ministry of Family, Social Action and Solidarity, the first regional meeting on girls’ rights in West and Central Africa was held on the 10th to 11th of October 2025 in Dakar, Republic of Senegal. Chaired by...