Faith Nyasuguta Elon Musk says he’s stepping back from the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signaling a possible end to his brief but controversial stint in President Donald Trump’s administration. The billionaire announced during Tesla’s earnings call on Tuesday that he will reduce his involvement starting in May. “Starting next month, I will […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is poised to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy in 2025, according to the latest projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) to reach $132 billion, surpassing Ethiopia’s projected $117 billion. This anticipated shift follows Ethiopia’s significant economic reforms, including a 30% devaluation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is set to sign a major infrastructure deal with China for the construction of a modern Foreign Affairs Complex in Nairobi. The move marks a deepening of diplomatic ties between the two nations as they celebrate 60 years of formal relations. The agreement is expected to be formalized during President William Ruto’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan is dispatching a high-level delegation to Washington, D.C.in an urgent diplomatic effort to defuse tensions following the U.S. decision to deport 137 South Sudanese nationals. The move comes after a diplomatic standoff that saw the United States suspend all visas for South Sudanese citizens, citing the government’s refusal to accept a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A sharp geopolitical standoff is unfolding between Washington and Ouagadougou as the United States has accused Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, of using the country’s multi-billion-dollar gold reserves to entrench his regime instead of fostering national development. The claim emerged during a recent U.S. Senate hearing where AFRICOM commander General Michael […]
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Faith Nyasuguta African countries are being drawn deeper into the escalating trade war between China and the United States, as Beijing issues a stern warning against nations that strike economic deals with Washington at China’s expense. With both superpowers vying for influence, the continent faces mounting pressure to choose sides in a battle that could […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s oil export prospects have received a major boost as Turkey’s largest oil refinery, Tupras, has placed fresh orders for Nigerian crude, with deliveries confirmed for April and possibly beyond. This move marks a strategic realignment in Turkey’s energy import choices and signals growing interest in Nigerian oil from a critical international buyer. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mali has enacted a harsh new law that criminalizes same-sex relationships with penalties of up to seven years in prison and fines of 500,000 CFA francs. The legislation also bans any form of LGBTQ+ advocacy, marking a major shift in the country’s legal stance and fueling concern from human rights organizations. Previously, same-sex […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Despite growing protests and diplomatic pressure from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), French football powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has renewed its partnership with Rwanda’s state-backed “Visit Rwanda” campaign. The move, confirmed Thursday, extends the tourism branding deal through 2028 and signals Kigali’s unwavering push for global recognition through sports diplomacy. The agreement, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ukraine and the United States have signed a “memorandum of intent” to move forward with a significant deal that would grant the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical minerals and natural resources. The announcement came on Thursday, marking a renewed step in economic cooperation between the two countries as Ukraine continues efforts to rebuild […]
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