James Shepherd, Managing Director, Aggreko Africa, on how his company is partnering with the government of Zimbabwe to solve the country’s energy crisis caused by extended drought in the region. There are parts of Zimbabwe where consistent drought is putting intolerable pressure on local communities. Indeed, many rural areas are in difficulty thanks to the impact of the extreme weather, …

Reuters – The European Union, under an agreement published on Monday, will provide funds to Mali to help it create jobs and strengthen border management in return for the African country’s aid in fighting people smugglers and accepting deportees from Europe. The Mali agreement comes as the EU is stepping up migration collaboration with countries of origin and transit in …

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was born and raised in Ga-Maami (Accra Central) and in the Nima area of Accra. His father’s residence, Betty House at Korle Wokon in Accra, was effectively the headquarters of the country’s first political party, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), after it was formed at Saltpond on 4 August 1947. Three of the ‘Big Six’ …