Faith Nyasuguta South Africa has announced plans to bring home its soldiers from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, drawing the curtain on a deployment that has stretched across nearly three decades. The withdrawal, scheduled to be completed before the end of 2026, marks a significant shift in Pretoria’s military […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cameroon has joined a growing list of African nations turning to Nigeria’s Dangote Group for energy partnerships, opening talks aimed at breathing life back into its long-idle state refinery following years of disruption. The country’s national oil refinery, Sonara, has been out of operation since a devastating fire in 2019 crippled its facilities […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China has officially completed the construction of a new headquarters complex for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria – a development hailed by officials as a milestone in strengthening cooperation between China and West African nations. Valued at $31.6 million, the project was fully funded as a grant […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to secure membership in the BRICS economic bloc in a move aimed at reshaping its role in the global economic order. Officials in Harare say the move reflects a strategic push to expand the country’s trade opportunities, attract stable investment flows, and deepen technology cooperation with major emerging […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has unveiled plans to introduce the Chinese language into basic schools nationwide, a major shift in foreign language education designed to expand global skills and deepen cultural exchange. The initiative was developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and will be rolled out across basic, junior high and senior […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States is rewriting its playbook in West Africa, signaling a pragmatic turn toward security and strategic interests as three military-led governments deepen ties with Moscow and distance themselves from former partners in Europe. In a notable change of tone, Washington has announced that Nick Checker, who leads the Bureau of African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia’s foreign intelligence service has levelled explosive allegations against France, claiming Paris is quietly orchestrating efforts to reshape political power across parts of Africa. In a statement that has added fresh strain to already tense relations between Moscow and Western capitals, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, known as the SVR, said French President […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The aftermath of the 2026 Grammy Awards didn’t just spotlight music’s biggest night – it also set off a political firestorm after President Donald Trump publicly threatened to sue host Trevor Noah over a joke he made during the broadcast. The controversy has dominated headlines and sparked global debate about comedy, defamation and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso’s military-led government has taken a decisive step of banning and dissolving all political parties in the country, saying it is necessary to “preserve national unity” and “reform political governance.” The decree was approved by the country’s council of ministers and marks a major shift in the political landscape of the West […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States is reshaping its relationship with Africa, trading traditional aid packages for a strategy centered on investment, trade and large-scale infrastructure, as global powers intensify competition for influence across the continent. In a marked departure from decades of development assistance-led engagement, Washington is now prioritising private capital, commercial partnerships and long-term […]
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