Wayne Lumbasi The African Development Fund (ADF) has officially authorized a grant of 1.7 billion CFA francs to sharpen the competitive edge of the private sector across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). This strategic capital injection, approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors, is designed to transform the region’s small and medium […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a firearm and discharging it in public, in a ruling that marks a major legal and political moment in South Africa. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Twanet Olivier at the KuGompo City […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Togo has launched a formal diplomatic offensive at the United Nations to rectify what it terms the geographical marginalization of the African continent. Led by Foreign Minister Robert Dussey, the initiative seeks to dismantle the global dominance of the Mercator projection, a 16th century map design that significantly understates Africa’s physical scale, and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta William Ruto has issued a blunt assessment of the African Union, declaring that in its current form, the body is “not fit” to help Africa unlock its full potential. Speaking during a high-level meeting with intelligence chiefs from across the continent, Ruto called for sweeping institutional reforms, arguing that Africa’s premier multilateral body […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis officially formalized their partnership on April 14, 2026, by signing the Hosting Agreement for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026). This signing ceremony, held in Basseterre, confirms that the twin-island federation will host the high-profile […]
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Wayne Lumbasi For half a century, the sight of Cuban lab coats in rural clinics and public hospitals was a constant across the Caribbean. From the interior of Guyana to the mountains of Jamaica, these “medical brigades” formed the backbone of regional healthcare systems that struggled with the persistent “brain drain” of locally trained staff […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s vast mineral potential is attracting growing interest from American investors, but deep concerns over transparency and security continue to stall meaningful investment in the sector. Following a high-level meeting with Mining Minister Lasuba Lodoro, the U.S. Embassy in Juba issued a blunt assessment, warning that opaque decision-making and weak governance structures […]
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Wayne Lumbasi In a significant recalibration of global energy and economic ties, Germany and South Africa have officially elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership . This announcement, made during the 12th meeting of the German-South African Bi-National Commission in Berlin on April 13, 2026, marks a shift toward a more permanent and integrated diplomatic […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Tems delivered one of the most electrifying moments at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, making a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s headline set in California. The duo joined Bieber on stage this past weekend, performing their global hit “Essence” to a roaring crowd. The unexpected collaboration […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has intensified a public dispute with South Africa, alleging that his satellite internet company Starlink is being denied an operating licence because of his race. The claims, made on his social media platform X, have sparked renewed debate over the country’s post-apartheid economic policies and their impact on foreign […]
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