Faith Nyasuguta Zambia has abruptly cancelled one of the world’s largest gatherings on human rights and technology, just days before it was set to begin in Lusaka. The decision to halt the RightsCon 2026 summit – expected to bring together more than 2,600 activists, policymakers, and technologists – has triggered widespread criticism and raised fresh […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States government has formally imposed sweeping economic sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing the long-serving leader of orchestrating the destabilization of the country’s eastern frontier. In a statement released Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) detailed Kabila’s alleged role […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A new chapter in Africa-China trade has begun, with South Africa becoming the first to export goods under China’s expanded zero-tariff policy. A 24-tonne shipment of South African apples has successfully entered the Chinese market tariff-free, marking the rollout of a sweeping initiative aimed at transforming trade dynamics between the two regions. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States House Appropriations Committee has approved a new foreign assistance bill that could significantly reshape how aid is delivered to Nigeria, signalling growing concern in Washington over security challenges and government accountability. At the heart of the proposal is a provision that would withhold up to 50 percent of US assistance […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Zimbabwe’s President has promoted his son, from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel in the Zimbabwe National Army. The promotion forms part of a broader round of advancements involving nine senior officers across the country’s armed forces. Sean Mnangagwa serves within the elite Presidential Guard, a specialized military unit tasked with the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa has deported Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe following a court ruling that found him guilty of immigration and firearm-related offences, marking the latest development in a case that has drawn significant public attention. The decision comes just two months after a shooting incident at the Mugabe family home in an affluent suburb of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mali has been plunged into renewed instability following a series of coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels that have shaken the country’s already fragile security structure. The large-scale offensive targeted key military and administrative centers, leaving senior officials dead, strategic towns seized, and raising fresh concerns about the direction of the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania has introduced new restrictions preventing non-citizens from participating in certain business activities reserved exclusively for fully Tanzanian-owned companies, in a move aimed at strengthening local participation in the mining sector. The directive was announced on April 27, 2026, by the nation’s Minister of Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative leader (Pictured), has delivered a sharp rebuke of Washington’s handling of the Iran conflict, accusing Tehran of outmanoeuvring the United States in stalled negotiations. Speaking in Marsberg, Merz said: “The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skillful at not negotiating,” adding that U.S. officials were […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Korea is recalibrating its relationship with Nigeria, signalling a move away from traditional aid toward a more strategic partnership built on trade, investment, and institutional collaboration. The shift reflects a broader global trend, as development assistance continues to decline. Officials say total global aid fell sharply in 2025, forcing donor countries to […]
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