Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels are set to begin direct peace talks on March 18 in Luanda, Angola, according to a statement from Angola’s presidency on Wednesday. This announcement comes after months of escalating violence in eastern DRC, where the Rwanda-backed rebels have pushed closer to major cities, leaving […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Since its creation in 1952, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played a key role in supporting African economies by providing loans during times of financial difficulty. However, three countries; Botswana, Libya, and Eritrea, have managed to maintain their financial independence by never borrowing from the IMF, a rare achievement on the continent. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta India’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani, is partnering with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet services to the subcontinent, potentially transforming internet access across the country, even in its most remote corners. Ambani’s Reliance Industries, through its technology arm Jio Platforms, announced the partnership on Wednesday, signaling a major step toward enhancing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s largest refinery, the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is turning to international crude suppliers to fill the gap left by insufficient domestic deliveries as it works to ramp up operations. Since the beginning of the month, the refinery has imported over three million barrels of crude from the United States, according to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s government has announced plans to abolish six controversial taxes as part of its 2025 budget. This move aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 election promise to remove these taxes if elected into office. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed the decision while presenting the 2025 budget to Parliament. He […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Trump administration has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and Kyiv has signaled willingness to agree to a 30-day ceasefire,if Russia also agrees. This development followed high-level talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, officials said Tuesday. This marks a major shift from last week when the U.S […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The trial of seven medical professionals charged with homicide in connection with the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona commenced on March 11, 2025, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. The defendants, including Maradona’s neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, psychologist Carlos DÃaz, medical coordinator Nancy Forlini, and nurses Ricardo Almiron and Dahiana […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has drawn significant interest from Chinese investors, with 74 Chinese companies exploring opportunities in the industry. This surge in interest follows a broader investment push, as a total of 216 Chinese firms recently visited Nigeria to assess various business prospects. The development comes amid the nation’s growing energy […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are in talks over a minerals-for-security agreement that could reshape both their relationship and global mineral supply chains. Under the proposed deal, U.S companies would gain access to Congo’s critical minerals such as cobalt and lithium while Washington provides military support to counter […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama met with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, on Monday, for critical discussions on security, economic cooperation, and regional integration. Their talks addressed growing concerns over Burkina Faso’s relationship with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and broader issues affecting West Africa’s stability. President Mahama acknowledged […]
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