Wayne Lumbasi The Africa Forward Summit concluded Tuesday with a landmark commitment to dismantle the “risk bias” that has long throttled African economies. The two-day event, hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together over 30 heads of state and global finance chiefs to finalize the Nairobi Accord on Credit […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Emmanuel Macron has announced that the return of looted African artefacts from French museums is now “irreversible and unstoppable,” marking a major turning point in the long and emotional battle over Africa’s stolen cultural heritage. Speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Macron addressed an audience of African leaders, diplomats, scholars, and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that he will not resign as pressure mounts over a fresh impeachment investigation tied to the explosive “Phala Phala” cash scandal that has haunted his presidency for years. In a televised national address, the South African leader pushed back against growing calls for his resignation after Parliament confirmed plans […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after the U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest response to a proposed peace framework aimed at reducing hostilities in the Middle East. Iran had submitted a counter-proposal through mediators, outlining conditions for de-escalation. The proposal reportedly called for the lifting of economic sanctions, […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s acting president, has traveled to The Hague to take part in proceedings at the International Court of Justice concerning the long-running territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the resource-rich Essequibo region. The hearings are part of a case brought by Guyana in 2018 asking the court to confirm the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe has launched one of its most politically sensitive economic shifts in years, announcing the return of 67 farms previously owned by European nationals alongside a compensation package worth roughly $146 million. The move is already sparking intense debate across Africa, with supporters calling it a pragmatic step toward economic recovery while critics […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Elon Musk is moving closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire, as his vast empire spanning artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, satellite internet, and space technology continues to explode in value. With estimates now placing his fortune at roughly $839 billion, the South African-born billionaire has widened the gap between himself and other global […]
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Wayne Lumbasi France is intensifying efforts to rebuild its influence across Africa after suffering a series of diplomatic setbacks in West Africa, with President Emmanuel Macron now turning attention to East Africa through a major summit set to take place in Nairobi. The upcoming Africa France summit, which will be co hosted by Kenya and […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Government of Ghana has formally called on the African Union to investigate rising xenophobic incidents targeting African nationals in South Africa, intensifying diplomatic pressure on Pretoria over renewed anti immigrant violence and hostility. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the growing attacks against African migrants pose a serious threat to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Angola has officially launched operations at the Cabinda refinery, marking a major turning point in the country’s energy sector and a broader African push to stop exporting crude oil only to buy back expensive refined fuel. The refinery, located in the oil-rich Cabinda province, is the first built in Angola since independence in […]
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