Author: Helmut Mahongo
Artificial Intelligence Advancing at Runaway Speed- UN
By: Helmut Mahongo Observations by the United Nations are that artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at runaway speed. The global body’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, noted that AI technology can reshape economies, transform the world of work, sway elections, and…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdraw From ICC
By: Helmut Mahongo Following applications dating back to 2025, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC) The International Court of Justice recently shared its concerns over the withdrawal of the three…
Nigeria’s Upward Intra-African Trade Reflects AfCFTA Importance
By: Helmut Mahongo The African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) shared that the value of Nigeria’s trade with the continent grew from $7.47 billion to $9.02 billion in 2025, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to…
Corruption Diverts Resources from Essential Services
By: Helmut Mahongo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs has indicated that corruption not only weakens public trust but also reduces development gains and diverts resources from essential services. The deputy executive…