Faith Nyasuguta Egypt has firmly denied any connection to a Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker that sank in the Mediterranean Sea, seeking to distance itself from an incident that has quickly drawn geopolitical attention. The tanker, identified as the Arctic Metagaz, went down on Wednesday in waters between Libya and Malta after catching fire […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Central African Republic has turned to Russia for assistance in developing its energy sector as the country works to address chronic electricity shortages that have long hindered economic growth and public services. The appeal for cooperation comes amid growing ties between the two nations, with energy development emerging as a key area […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ghana is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from both China and the United States over its plan to significantly increase royalties on gold mining operations. The proposed policy shift has drawn attention from major global powers with strong economic interests in the country’s mining sector, underlining the global importance of Ghana’s gold industry. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana is calling on the United Nations to take a historic step: formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime ever committed against humanity. The proposal is part of a growing effort by African nations to force a deeper global reckoning with the scale, brutality, and enduring consequences of centuries […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The government of the United Kingdom has suspended new student visa applications from nationals of Cameroon and Sudan as part of a broader crackdown on what authorities describe as abuse of the country’s asylum system. The measure forms part of tighter immigration controls aimed at limiting the use of legal migration routes to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As violence and geopolitical tension intensify across the Middle East, South Africa has stepped forward with a familiar diplomatic message: if asked, it is ready to help broker peace. Speaking on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa indicated that Pretoria would be prepared to play […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Suriname’s expanding offshore oil and gas sector will take centre stage later this month as the country hosts Caribbean Energy Week 2026 in Paramaribo from 30th March to 1st April, with Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment- Patrick Brunings, scheduled to deliver a keynote address outlining the nation’s next phase of energy development. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Donald Trump has threatened to cut off trade with Spain after Madrid declined to allow the United States military to use joint bases on Spanish territory for operations linked to strikes on Iran, sharply escalating tensions between the NATO allies. Trump criticised Spain’s decision following its refusal to grant access to key installations […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Marouan Mabrouk, long regarded as Tunisia’s most powerful tycoon, has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars in a sweeping corruption case that cuts deep into the country’s political and financial establishment. Once untouchable, the billionaire now finds himself at the center of a ruling that could redefine the post-revolution order. Mabrouk is […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ethiopia has linked its renewed push for access to the sea to the historic triumph at the Battle of Adwa, describing the quest for maritime access as a sovereign responsibility anchored in the country’s defining moment of resistance. During commemorations marking 130 years since Ethiopian forces defeated invading Italian troops in 1896, senior […]
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