MAHAMA MEETS BURKINA FASO’S TRAORE FOR HIGH-LEVEL TALKS ON REGIONAL STABILITY

MAHAMA MEETS BURKINA FASO’S TRAORE FOR HIGH-LEVEL TALKS ON REGIONAL STABILITY

Faith Nyasuguta  Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama met with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, on Monday, for critical discussions on security, economic cooperation, and regional integration. Their talks addressed growing concerns over Burkina Faso’s relationship with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and broader issues affecting West Africa’s stability. President Mahama acknowledged […]

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 BOTSWANA LAUNCHES FIRST SATELLITE WITH SPACEX, MARKING HISTORIC MILESTONE

BOTSWANA LAUNCHES FIRST SATELLITE WITH SPACEX, MARKING HISTORIC MILESTONE

Faith Nyasuguta  Botswana has taken a major step into space technology with the launch of its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Developed by engineers from the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), this landmark achievement cements the country’s place in Africa’s growing space sector. The launch took place at […]

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 ETHIOPIA LAUNCHES PRODUCTION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES FOR DEFENSE AND TRADE

ETHIOPIA LAUNCHES PRODUCTION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES FOR DEFENSE AND TRADE

Faith Nyasuguta  Ethiopia has taken a bold step into drone manufacturing, aiming to strengthen national defense while tapping into the lucrative global UAV market. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently inaugurated Sky Wing Industry, a company specializing in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both military and commercial purposes. Speaking at the launch, Abiy […]

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 FRANCE BEGINS MILITARY WITHDRAWAL FROM SENEGAL, HANDS OVER BASES

FRANCE BEGINS MILITARY WITHDRAWAL FROM SENEGAL, HANDS OVER BASES

Faith Nyasuguta  On Friday, France initiated the process of withdrawing its military presence from Senegal by transferring control of two military facilities in Dakar’s Marechal and Saint-Exupery districts to Senegalese authorities. This action aligns with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s late 2024 directive for all foreign troops to depart the nation. The decision to end […]

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 ZIMBABWE APPLIES TO JOIN BRICS: FOREIGN MINISTER ANNOUNCES IN MOSCOW VISIT

ZIMBABWE APPLIES TO JOIN BRICS: FOREIGN MINISTER ANNOUNCES IN MOSCOW VISIT

Faith Nyasuguta More African countries are showing interest in joining BRICS, a consortium of nations comprising a number of nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. On Thursday, Zimbabwe’s Foreign Minister Amon Murwira, during a visit to Moscow, announced that Harare is submitting an application to join the group. BRICS has been actively […]

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 UGANDA COURT ORDERS REMOVAL OF COLONIAL NAMES FROM KAMPALA STREETS

UGANDA COURT ORDERS REMOVAL OF COLONIAL NAMES FROM KAMPALA STREETS

Faith Nyasuguta  Campaigners in Uganda are celebrating a landmark court ruling directing the removal of British colonial names from streets, monuments, and landmarks in the capital, Kampala. The ruling, delivered by High Court Justice Musa Ssekaana, mandates city authorities to rename these places to better reflect Uganda’s indigenous culture and identity. The decision is the […]

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 ETHIOPIA LAUNCHES MILITARY BULLETS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

ETHIOPIA LAUNCHES MILITARY BULLETS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Faith Nyasuguta  Ethiopia has launched a new military bullets manufacturing industry as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities. This initiative is part of the broader Defense Industry Sector, which has been developing since the early 20th century.  The new manufacturing facility aims to produce a wide range of ammunition for the Ethiopian […]

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