Central African Republic’s government has accused former President Francois Bozize of plotting a coup as political tensions and violence rise ahead of the December 27 presidential elections. In a statement, the government said that Bozize plotted with members of his family and a number of armed groups to attack two towns near the capital Bangui…
Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 2.4% to $3.017 billion in the third quarter of 2020 from $3.15 billion in a similar period last year, according to data released by the statistics agency. Namibia Statistics Agency Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni said the largest negative contributors to GDP growth in the July – September period were…
The Republic of Congo’s government has terminated its contract with Australian miner Sundance Resources to develop the huge Mbalam-Nabeba iron-ore deposit, subsequently awarding three new permits to a relatively unknown Chinese-backed company. In a November 30 decree jointly signed by President Denis Sassou Nguesso and four cabinet ministers, the government cited several reasons such as…