Njoki Kangethe PART 5: ‘Building Dreams or Wasting Land? The Risks of African Tech Cities’ Introduction: Big Dreams, Big Risks Across the continent, tech cities have been presented as bold symbols of Africa’s future: smart, modern spaces designed to attract investment, create jobs, and position African economies within the global digital landscape. Governments have committed […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The administration of Donald Trump has widened a controversial visa policy that now requires travelers from several countries including six in Africa to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000 before entering the United States. Under the expanded measure, nationals from Ethiopia, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and Tunisia will be subject to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take steps toward de-escalating tensions following high-level talks held in Washington, D.C., in what marks a renewed diplomatic push to ease one of Africa’s most volatile conflicts. The discussions, facilitated by the United States, come amid growing international concern over escalating violence […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is preparing for a major export boost after China announced it will allow Kenyan agricultural products to enter its vast market duty-free starting May 1. The move grants Kenyan producers access to more than 1.4 billion consumers and marks a significant shift in trade relations between Beijing and African economies. The policy […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been declared the winner of the presidential election in the Republic of the Congo, extending his decades-long rule after provisional results gave him an overwhelming 94.82 percent of the vote. The announcement, delivered by Interior Minister Raymond Zephirin Mboulou, secures the 82-year-old leader a fifth consecutive term. Officials reported […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization, becoming the latest country to step away from the UN’s top health agency after a similar move by the United States earlier this year. The decision, confirmed by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, completes a process first announced in 2025 by President Javier Milei’s administration. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ghana has invited domestic investors to take over a major gold mining asset previously controlled by Gold Fields, in a move that signals a decisive shift toward greater local ownership in the country’s extractive sector. The asset in question is the Damang gold mine, located in western Ghana. Authorities declined to renew the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta One of Iran’s most influential political figures may be gone. Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz says Iranian security chief Ali Larijani has been killed, a claim that – if confirmed – would strike a major blow to Tehran’s leadership at a moment of mounting regional conflict. Iranian authorities have not yet officially confirmed […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom have issued a joint warning against a large-scale Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon, cautioning that such a move could trigger a wider regional conflict and deepen an already worsening humanitarian crisis. In a coordinated statement, the four nations urged restraint and called for immediate de-escalation along […]
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Wayne Lumbasi South Africa has firmly rejected calls from the United States to scale down its relationship with Iran, underscoring growing diplomatic tensions as global geopolitical rivalries intensify. Speaking on the issue, Zane Dangor, Director-General at Department of International Relations and Cooperation, said the country sees no reason to sever ties with Iran. He stressed […]
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