Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has formally agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States, with 14 migrants already arriving in the country, President John Dramani Mahama announced this week. The group includes several Nigerians and one Gambian, who were flown to Accra after their removal from the U.S. Ghana is acting as a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt has once again sounded the alarm over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) just a day after its formal inauguration, calling the $5 billion project a direct threat to its water security. Built on the Blue Nile, the GERD is Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam and is expected to more than double Ethiopia’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A new policy report is warning African countries to tread carefully when signing green energy and industrial agreements with Europe, saying the continent risks repeating old mistakes if deals are not properly managed. The study, released by the Africa-Europe Foundation, frames Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s renewable energy potential as both a major […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of two brand-new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Canada, a move set to transform regional connectivity across the Horn of Africa. The announcement was made on June 17, 2025, at the Paris Air Show, showcasing the airline’s commitment to expanding access to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta U.S. retail giant Walmart is preparing to make a bold entry into Africa under its own name, announcing plans to launch its first Walmart-branded stores in South Africa later this year. The move marks a significant expansion for the company, which has operated in the country for over a decade through its subsidiary, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s military leader has launched a series of airstrikes in the western region of Kayes after al Qaeda-linked militants threatened to cut off fuel supplies to the capital, Bamako, raising fears of a crippling chokehold on the landlocked nation. The operations come amid growing insecurity in the Sahel, where Jama’at Nusrat al- Islam […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric power project, marking a milestone for the country’s energy ambitions while reigniting long-standing tensions with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed presided over a grand ceremony at the dam’s site in Guba, Benishangul-Gumuz region, as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tunisia (pictured) have officially punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remaining unbeaten in qualifiers and becoming the second African nation – after Morocco – to secure their place in the North American tournament. A dramatic 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Malabo secured top spot in Group H. The winning […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African superstar Tyla has once again etched her name into music history, clinching the Best Afrobeats Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The 23-year-old sensation triumphed with her hit single Push 2 Start, beating some of Africa’s biggest names, including Nigerian powerhouses Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid, Tems, and Asake. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Travel platform KAYAK’s 2025 Travel Check-In report – echoed by global travel outlets and analysts – has placed Morocco and Zimbabwe among the world’s must-visit countries this year, based on surging traveler interest and expert recommendations. KAYAK’s analysis is driven by millions of real-world flight and hotel searches. That helps explain why Zimbabwe […]
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