By Mikheil Gvadzabia Former Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison in a high-profile money laundering case, as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. The Prosecutor General’s Office said on Monday that Gharibashvili, who pleaded guilty, reached an agreement in exchange for a reduced jail sentence, which had been
ABERDEEN, Scotland, January 12, 2026/ — The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) (www.AfricaScot.com) has released its Annual Report for 2025, highlighting a year of expansion, increased member activity and strategic engagement across Scotland, London and Africa. The report showcases tangible impact across market access, advisory support, inward and outward trade missions and high-level convening. Throughout the past
TRIPOLI, Libya, January 12, 2026/ — Senior energy market analysts and advisory leaders have confirmed their participation as speakers at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, as Libya accelerates upstream investment, advances its first licensing round (https://apo-opa.co/3YzojbP) in nearly two decades and targets crude oil production of 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) (https://apo-opa.co/3YvMTue)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 12, 2026/ — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook. By developing larger, interconnected markets, nations can create alternative offtake solutions, reduce project risks
President Adama Barrow visited Banjul Port to evaluate improvements made since Alport’s takeover, accompanied by Managing Director Mr. Salih Levent Kacar. They toured a new terminal with a 1,200-container capacity, noting enhanced operational efficiency and upgraded water control systems. The port is expected to accommodate larger ships and higher cargo volumes by 2025, boosting The
