Faith Nyasuguta A quiet but powerful diplomatic and defense signal emerged on June 2, 2025, when top executives from China’s state-owned defense giant, CATIC (China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation), touched down in Accra. Their destination? Ghana’s Naval Headquarters. Their mission? To explore new frontiers in military collaboration, one naval handshake at a time. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cameroon has been named the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, a title that highlights the deep humanitarian challenges the country faces. The Norwegian Refugee Council’s latest report reveals that Cameroon has overtaken Burkina Faso as the most overlooked crisis globally, with millions of displaced people struggling for survival while the world remains largely […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia is actively courting electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturers to establish production facilities near its rich copper mining regions. As Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia is positioning itself as a pivotal player in the global EV supply chain. Copper is essential for EV engines, making Zambia’s abundant reserves increasingly attractive to automakers. Finance […]
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By Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to 34 foreign diplomatic missions in Abuja, including Russia and Turkey, demanding immediate settlement of long-overdue ground rent or risk having their premises sealed. The embassies collectively owe approximately USD $5,300, stemming from unpaid ground rent dating back 11 years. Ground […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support South Africa’s ambitious economic recovery and infrastructure overhaul, a move expected to ease long-standing challenges in energy, logistics, and growth. The funding is aimed at reversing years of stagnation in Africa’s most industrialized economy, which continues to suffer from high unemployment, persistent […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A British soldier accused of raping a woman near the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) has been flown back to the UK, as UK military police continue investigations. The alleged assault occurred last month near Nanyuki, a town roughly 200km north of Nairobi, following a night out involving several soldiers. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Millions of contraceptives intended to support women across sub-Saharan Africa are gathering dust in warehouses, caught in a storm of U.S. funding cuts and policy reversals. The supplies, worth around $11 million, were meant to provide essential reproductive health tools to some of the most vulnerable women in the world. Now, they risk […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley delivered a stirring appeal at the 2025 African Union Summit, urging African and Caribbean leaders to abolish visa requirements between their regions. In a landmark moment, she framed the call as a key pillar in a renewed “Atlantic Destiny”, one that binds Africa and the Caribbean in shared […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has secured yet another landmark triumph, adding a third major international trophy to his illustrious career by guiding his side to victory in the 2025 UEFA Nations League. The thrilling final took place at Munich’s Allianz Arena on June 8, 2025, with Portugal overcoming Spain via a dramatic 5-3 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced that Chad will suspend issuing visas to U.S. citizens, a direct response to the travel restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. This move is rooted in diplomatic reciprocity, Deby said, emphasizing that “Chad may not have planes or billions, but we have our dignity and […]
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