Senegal Advances Its National Energy Efficiency Strategy with AFREC Support

The Republic of Senegal, with support from the African Energy Commission (AFREC) and technical assistance from the European Union (EU) funded Continental Energy Programme in Africa (CEPA), has developed a new National Energy Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan (NEESAP) to improve its energy productivity. This was alongside introducing Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) Guidelines and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) adapted to the Senegal context. 

Systematic Subversion of the Devolution Mandate: Ezra Chadzamira embroiled in multiple scandals

The constitutional mandate of a Minister of State and Devolution in Zimbabwe is built on decentralizing governance, attracting investment, protecting local resources, and fostering economic growth. However, the tenure of Ezra Chadzamira in Masvingo Province presents a stark departure from these statutory responsibilities. Reports and local allegations point to a systematic pattern of executive overreach, financial extortion, institutional capture, and resource exploitation that directly undermines national development agendas and the “Open for Business” policy.

Domestic Law, International Law, Human Rights & National Security: The Cancellation of 6 Zambians’ Passports Under President HH

President Hakainde Hichilema is facing yet another test that is attracting both domestic and international scrutiny, following the cancellation of the passports of 6 Zambian citizens. The move has rendered them vulnerable and effectively “de facto” stateless, with recourse available only under narrow provisions of international law.

Tom Aspinall vacated his UFC Heavyweight Title after failing to recover from eye pocking injury

Tom Aspinall’s vacating of the UFC heavyweight title came after an 11-month odyssey to regain fight-worthy vision. Yet the inevitable disappointment of a fan base who has yearned for his rematch with Ciryl Gane does not come close to the frustration felt within the Aspinall camp, as several false dawns have emerged and disappeared on his way back to the Octagon.

UNWTO and ITF Push for Gender Parity in Global Transport

​A groundbreaking study, The Global Report on Women in Tourism Transport—jointly released by UN Tourism and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)—offers the first global, sex-disaggregated evidence base examining women’s roles across passenger transport. The findings paint an undeniable picture of an industry acutely dominated by men, hindered by deep-seated legal, cultural, and structural barriers.