Faith Nyasuguta Egypt’s gold story delivered a standout performance in the last fiscal year, helping propel the country’s international reserves to their highest level on record. Riding a global surge in gold prices and a deliberate accumulation strategy by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), gold emerged as a key pillar of financial stability for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia has become the first African nation to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties, a move that highlights Beijing’s expanding financial influence across the continent’s strategic resource sectors. The Bank of Zambia confirmed that payments in renminbi, the official currency in China,began in October, marking a major shift in how […]
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Faith Nyasuguta President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic (CAR) has expressed his country’s desire to establish a drone training center in partnership with Russia, showcasing the deepening military and security cooperation between Bangui and Moscow. The proposal reflects CAR’s ongoing efforts to modernise its armed forces while addressing persistent security challenges posed by […]
Read MoreFaith Nyasuguta Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, is in the breakaway region of Somaliland, in what marks the first official visit by a senior Israeli government representative since Israel became the first country in the world to recognise Somaliland’s independence. Sa’ar landed in Hargeisa, the capital, nearly two weeks after Israel’s unilateral recognition on December […]
Read MoreFaith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso’s military government has announced that it has foiled what it described as yet another attempt to destabilise the country and assassinate President Captain Ibrahim Traore. The Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, made the claims during a televised address on national state television (RTB), saying intelligence services uncovered and stopped the plot before […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Amnesty International has warned that Uganda could once again shut down the internet or restrict access to social media platforms as political tensions rise, raising serious concerns about freedom of expression, access to information, and human rights in the country. The warning comes amid renewed crackdowns on dissent, civic space, and independent journalism, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s government has announced a ban on live broadcasts and livestreams of protests, riots and other violent incidents as the country prepares for its general election on January 15, 2026. The move is part of a series of restrictions on information flow during a tense campaign period in which long-time President Yoweri Museveni […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), one of the region’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, is steadily nearing completion, with officials confirming that construction is on track to deliver first crude oil exports by October. The milestone is expected to mark a turning point for Uganda’s long-awaited oil industry and significantly strengthen Tanzania’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On January 1, 2026, Somalia took its seat at the head of the United Nations Security Council. For many, this might seem like a routine rotation, but for Somalia, it is a moment fifty-four years in the making. The last time the country held this gavel was in 1974. This isn’t just about […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a formal diplomatic declaration released on Sunday, the government of Somaliland has announced its full support for the United States military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolàs Maduro. The statement, issued by Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, characterized the American intervention as a necessary measure to address a […]
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