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La comparecencia en el Senado de Javier Hidalgo Jr., ex CEO de Air Europa, por el rescate del Gobierno a la aerolínea reconfigura el ser español Leer El Pais

NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka ICRA Rating Agency Limited Zambia says it has introduced a subscriber-based access system which allows market participants to purchase and access rating reports. ICRA Zambia chief executive officer and ICRA Africa director of operations David Mwambazi said in a press release yesterday that investors, lenders, corporates and analysts can now access rating reports through the system. Mr Mwambazi said the initiative is aimed at enhancing transparency in Zambia’s financial markets by broadening access to credit intelligence beyond traditional users such as issuers and regulators. He explained that the move will help reduce information asymmetry and support informed decision-making among both institutional and retail investors, ultimately contributing to improved market participation and liquidity. The agency, which is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Zambia, has been expanding its role beyond conventional credit ratings by investing in digital platforms and innovative financial tools. Mr Mwambazi said ICRA...

Seize pays, plus de 460 millions de consommateurs potentiels et une ambition commune : faire du marché numérique ouest-africain un espace réellement intégré. C’est le projet de l’Association des Régulateurs des Télécommunications de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, et cette semaine à Lomé, il a pris un nouveau visage. Michel Galley, Directeur Général de l’ARCEP Togo et 1er Vice-Président de l’ARTAO, en est bien conscient. Mercredi, à l’ouverture officielle des travaux de la 23e Assemblée Générale Annuelle de l’organisation, une rencontre marquée par la présence des délégations venues des seize pays membres, le ton a été donné : « Après plus de deux décennies d’existence, notre organisation a atteint un niveau de maturité qui nous invite à aller plus loin. » Pour y aller plus loin, Galley ne voit qu’une seule voie : être ensemble, être stratégique. Les télécommunications ne sont plus un secteur parmi d’autres, elles sont désormais au cœur de...

Hargeisa — The Taiwan Representative Office in Somaliland has strongly condemned China for what it described as coercive actions that led to the postponement of Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to the Eswatini. In a statement issued from Hargeisa, the office accused Beijing of pressuring several countries to revoke overflight clearances ahead of the trip, calling the move a violation of international norms and a threat to aviation safety. “These actions not only impact aviation safety and violate relevant international norms and conventions but also constitute a blatant interference in the internal affairs of other countries,” the statement said. The office further warned that such interference highlights broader risks posed by authoritarian practices to the international system. Reaffirming its political stance, Taiwan described itself as a sovereign entity and emphasized the rights of its population to global engagement. “The 23 million Taiwanese people have the right to engage with the world,...

Baidabo (WDN) — Tensions are rising in Baidabo following reports that federal-aligned forces have placed the city’s mayor and district commissioner, Abdullahi Ali Watiin, under house arrest, an action that if confirmed, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political struggle over South West State. According to multiple sources, security forces moved against Watiin on short notice, confiscating his weapons and seizing the vehicles assigned to his office before restricting his movement. The operation was carried out quietly but has quickly reverberated across the city, fueling speculation about a broader political crackdown. Watiin, who served under the administration of former South West State President Abdiaziz Laftagareen, is now reportedly set to be transferred to Mogadishu. No formal charges have been announced, and federal authorities have yet to publicly clarify the legal basis for the move—raising further questions about due process and the intent behind the operation. The silence from officials...

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 April 2026: As shipping disruption continues to pressure delivery timelines, freight costs and supply continuity, Milano by Danube will unveil its Global Direct model at this year’s Canton Fair. Designed to reduce reliance on disrupted transit routes, the new fulfilment approach is aimed at supporting Milano by Danube’s international partner network. The company says Sierra Leone is among its key African markets, where it works through suppliers who resell its products as part of its broader distribution network on the continent. Under the model, orders placed at the fair will be fulfilled directly from Milano by Danube’s distribution centres in the Far East to partner destinations worldwide. The company says the approach is intended to support faster delivery, better price stability and uninterrupted supply. Sahil Sajan, Director of Milano, said the model is intended to help partners navigate ongoing logistics disruption by reducing intermediary transit points...