Faith Nyasuguta Malawi is facing a looming health crisis as tuberculosis (TB) drugs are set to run out by the end of September, threatening thousands of lives. Health officials warn that dwindling supplies of essential medicines are the result of both global supply disruptions and sharp cuts in international aid from the United States, the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia has struck a landmark deal with Nigeria’s Dangote Group to construct a massive fertiliser production facility worth $2.5 billion in Gode, a town in the southeastern Ethiopia. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday through social media, is being hailed as a game-changer for Ethiopia’s agricultural sector and a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has emerged as a game-changer for Africa’s energy sector, overturning decades of reliance on imported fuel and transforming West and Central Africa into a hub of petroleum self-sufficiency. With its massive production capacity and growing international footprint, the refinery is not only easing Nigeria’s long-standing fuel crises but also […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rwanda has confirmed the arrival of seven people deported from the United States, marking the first transfer under a new agreement between Kigali and Washington. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said the group landed in mid-August after being vetted. Of the seven, three expressed interest in returning to their countries of origin, while four […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States is preparing to levy new import taxes on steel products from South Africa and nine other countries, pending the outcome of ongoing investigations into unfair trade practices. The decision, announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is aimed at corrosion-resistant steel – a product used extensively in automobiles, construction, and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s visit to France this week has marked one of the most consequential meetings in recent Franco-African relations. Welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, the breakfast encounter was far more than a ceremonial gesture. It came at a moment of historic transition, just weeks after France formally ended its […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia is preparing to join the ranks of Africa’s major gold producers with the upcoming launch of the Kurmuk Gold Mine in Benishangul-Gumuz. Backed by an investment of around $500 million, the project is expected to deliver its first gold by mid-2026 and is being hailed as a potential game-changer for the country’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have resumed peace talks in Doha, Qatar, in a fresh attempt to halt fighting that has devastated eastern Congo. The negotiations, which began this week, are centered on implementing a truce brokered by Qatar last month. Despite this agreement – and an […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia has officially named Egypt as its largest trade and economic partner in Africa, marking a new phase in their expanding relationship. The announcement highlights not just growing trade volumes but also a deepening alliance centered on energy, agriculture, and tourism. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, trade between the two countries was […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is taking another bold step in reshaping Nigeria’s industrial future by expanding beyond oil refining into the global petrochemical sector. In a landmark move, Dangote Industries has signed a partnership with Japanese giant Mitsui Chemicals, opening a new chapter for both Nigeria’s economy and Africa’s place in global […]
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