Faith Nyasuguta Niger is rapidly positioning itself as one of the Sahel’s most promising oil and gas frontiers, with Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach set to begin well-drilling operations at the Kafra field in early April. The development signals a major shift in the country’s hydrocarbons sector, pointing to renewed momentum and growing investor confidence […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ghana has become the first African nation to sign a formal defence and security partnership with the European Union, marking a historic shift in relations between Africa and Europe as both sides seek to respond to growing global and regional security threats. The agreement, concluded in March 2026, establishes a structured framework for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta John Dramani Mahama has sharply criticised the United States, accusing it of quietly “normalising” the erasure of Black history in a way that could ripple far beyond its borders. Speaking in New York at a United Nations event on reparations, the Ghanaian president warned that recent policy shifts in Washington risk setting a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing to a close one of the most successful and transformative spells in the club’s modern history. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward confirmed his decision in a video message, saying: “Unfortunately the day has come. This is the first […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China is ramping up its engagement with Africa through a high-level diplomatic tour spanning South Africa, Kenya and Seychelles, shedding a light on Beijing’s expanding economic and strategic footprint across the continent. The visit, led by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, signals a renewed push to strengthen partnerships in trade, infrastructure and development. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana is leading a renewed diplomatic push at the United Nations to formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as one of history’s gravest crimes against humanity, a move aimed at deepening global conversations on justice, reparations and historical accountability. Speaking ahead of the proposal, Ghana’s Permanent Representative Samuel Yao Kumah urged member states […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Gabon is ramping up efforts to transform its poultry sector as it prepares to phase out chicken imports by 2027, turning to Senegal for expertise in building a self-sufficient industry. The move reflects a broader push by Libreville to cut its food import bill, create jobs and strengthen domestic production. The strategy gained […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria is rapidly emerging as a continental fuel powerhouse as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ramps up exports across Africa, stepping into a supply gap created by ongoing global energy disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. The refinery’s latest shipments signal a turning point not only for Nigeria’s energy sector but also […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A Brussels court has cleared the way for one of the most politically charged trials in Europe’s modern history, ordering a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the killing of Patrice Lumumba – the independence hero of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Etienne Davignon, once a rising figure in Belgium’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso has imposed an immediate suspension on the export of fresh tomatoes, a bold policy shift aimed at protecting its domestic processing sector and securing a steady supply of raw materials for local factories. The directive, issued on March 16, 2026, signals a growing push by the government to prioritise value addition […]
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