(August 1, 2002) The paper presents the idea of Fair and Transparent Arbitration Processes, gives information about the institutions which determine today’s debt management, and promotes discussion of some key aspects of the process.
The Doctrine of ‘Odious Debts’
(August 1, 2002) Does international law provide a remedy to instances where debts are contracted for purposes of committing recognised international wrongful acts? A contemporary case of the Apartheid Debts
Victims of apartheid to attend court in New York
(August 1, 2002) An SA delegation of people who are suing international banks and companies for profiteering from apartheid, will attend an open conference of an apartheid class action in a New York court next week Friday.
S.Africans to cite Shell in apartheid damages claim
(August 1, 2002) The South African task force seeking billions of dollars from foreign companies alleged to have bolstered white apartheid rule could soon add Royal Dutch Shell to their action, a task force spokesman said on Thursday.
Commission asks to retract corruption charges, press new ones
(August 1, 2002) The proceedings of the corruption case against 12 individuals including former Defence Minister Seye Abraha, his brothers and a sister, former Prime Minister Tamirat Layne, yet again took a sudden twist when the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission yesterday asked The Federal Supreme Court to allow it to retract its pre-trial charges.
Abacha loot: Government stalls hearing again
(August 1, 2002) The hearing in the case was adjourned yesterday for the third time due to the inability of the attorney general’s office to produce copies of the letters written by the Federal Government to the International Police(INTERPOLs).
Learn from Abachas’ dilemma, ex-naval officer tells leaders
(July 31, 2002) Commodore O.T.I. Alibo, (rtd) has advised Nigerian leaders to learn from the difficulties being experienced by the family of late Head of State, General Sanni Abacha, and be upright.
IMF says country is making efforts to resuscitate economy
(July 31, 2002) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Zimbabwean government was making efforts to resuscitate the economy before it announced the 2002 supplementary budget last week.
IMF policies are not good for Nigeria, says ex-Director of Budget and Planning
(July 30, 2002) The policy on open, liberal economy, privatisation of public utilities and devaluation of the local currency prescribed for Nigeria by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been identified harmful to the country’s economic development.
Mohammed Abacha sues Federal Govt
(July 30, 2002) In a motion on notice filed at the Abuja High Court by his counsel, Mr.Yunus Usman (SAN), Mohammed is seeking the leave of the court to enforce his fundamental human right.
Be open, Bujagali opponents advised
(July 29, 2002) Opponents of the Bujagali Hydropower project have been advised to stop running overseas in an attempt to block the project.
Naira depreciation lifts debt conversion … as investors offer higher discount
(July 29, 2002) Efforts to reduce the nation’s stock of external debt received a boost last week, as the two participating investors offered an unprecedented discount of 25.5 pence on each dollar of debt instrument purchased.
G8, IMF, World Bank are the source of problems
(July 29, 2002) The G8, IMF and World Bank are the source of African countries’problems, Women for Change (WFC) executive director Emily Sikazwe has charged.
Anti-corruption campaign and abuse of judicial process
(July 29, 2002) Determined to set an example in his anti-corruption crusade, President Obasanjo instructed that Julius Makanjuola and four other senior officials, who allegedly embezzled over 400 million naira, be apprehended and charged in court.
Government engages forensic auditors to probe ZNOC’s US $100m loan
(July 27, 2002) The government has engaged forensic auditors to establish the position on the Zambia National Oil Company (ZNOC) US$100 million loan and the sale of ZCCM non-core assets, Parliament heard yesterday.
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