Faith Nyasuguta West Africa’s shifting role in global drug trafficking has drawn the attention of law enforcement and policy analysts alike. A new report highlights a disturbing trend: criminal networks from the Western Balkans -now among Europe’s most dominant cocaine traffickers – are embedding themselves across West Africa, exploiting the region’s growing importance as a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s biggest oil refinery, the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is seizing a golden opportunity from refinery shutdowns in the Middle East, exporting more fuel and edging close to full operational capacity. In recent months, the facility has been filling a critical supply gap, transforming Nigeria’s long-awaited refinery dream into a global player […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo’s troubled east is once again on edge, as rebels accuse the government of undermining fragile peace efforts. The Congo River Alliance (AFC), a coalition of armed groups including the infamous M23 rebels, claims that Kinshasa has failed to honor ceasefire deals and mediation deadlines, leaving the region teetering […]
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Faith Nyasuguta After decades of relying heavily on imported fuel, Angola is preparing for a historic shift. The long-awaited Cabinda oil refinery, the country’s first new plant since independence nearly five decades ago, will begin producing fuel before the end of 2025, according to Oil and Gas Minister Diamantino Azevedo. The facility, located in Cabinda […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Qatar has just unveiled one of the boldest commitments yet in Africa’s investment. Through Al Mansour Holdings, a Doha-backed entity, the Gulf state has pledged a staggering $103 billion across six African countries, according to a new Oxford Economics Africa note. The announcement, made in late August, is the latest sign that Africa […]
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Faith Nyasuguta RwandAir, Rwanda’s national carrier, has taken a major step in its growth strategy by adding two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet. The expansion is part of the airline’s wider ambition to boost capacity, strengthen Kigali as an East African aviation hub and compete more effectively in the regional and global aviation market. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s entertainment industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a struggling, resource-limited sector into a global cultural and economic force. What was once a localized scene – songs played in small clubs, films circulated in informal markets, and comedy shared within neighborhoods – has exploded onto the world stage, influencing music, cinema, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A growing number of Nigerian citizens are facing sudden and unexplained visa revocations, leaving professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and families stranded despite holding valid U.S. travel documents. What was once a straightforward journey across the Atlantic has turned into an ordeal of canceled plans, financial losses, and public humiliation, as the U.S. Embassy in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially kicked off her campaign for re-election under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) banner, unveiling an ambitious agenda that includes the revival of a long-delayed constitutional reform process. The campaign launch in the Kawe suburb of Dar es Salaam was a spectacle of party strength – schools […]
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