Faith Nyasuguta A mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has departed Guinea-Bissau after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo allegedly threatened to expel it. The team had been deployed to help mediate a political dispute over the timing of the country’s delayed general elections. ECOWAS had sent the mission in February to facilitate […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa is emerging as a major player in the global oil market, with 2024 marking a pivotal year in the continent’s hydrocarbon exploration. A recent S&P Global report, High Impact Wells 2025, highlights that Africa accounted for 35% of all new oil discoveries in 2024, an impressive jump from just 7% in 2023. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt is set to announce its comprehensive plan for rebuilding Gaza at the upcoming Arab Summit in Cairo. The plan, which Egyptian officials describe as practical and achievable, comes after 16 months of war that have left the Palestinian enclave in ruins. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized that the reconstruction efforts would […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his willingness to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to repair strained diplomatic and economic relations. Speaking at a conference organized by U.S. bank Goldman Sachs in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa stated his desire to “do a deal” with Trump, particularly concerning tensions over South Africa’s land reform […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Trump administration has cut all funding to the United Nations program on HIV/AIDS (UNAids), dealing a significant blow to global efforts to combat the disease. This decision is the latest in a series of moves to scale back US involvement in international health and anti-poverty programs. The funding termination was announced by […]
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Faith Nyasuguta After a year of strained relations, Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic ties and strengthen economic and security cooperation. This agreement marks a turning point in their relationship, which has been marked by both collaboration and conflict. The breakthrough came after a high-level meeting in Mogadishu between Somali President Hassan Sheikh […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its annual safety report, revealing that African airlines recorded the second-highest number of aviation incidents in 2024. With 10 reported accidents, the African aviation sector continues to face significant safety challenges despite ongoing efforts to improve air travel security. Aviation Safety in Africa The African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s healthcare systems are at serious risk of collapse in the coming years due to the rising burden of chronic diseases, a senior public health leader has warned. Dr. Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa, stated that foreign aid has largely focused on infectious diseases like HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, leaving […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russian President Vladimir Putin recently welcomed Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo to the Kremlin as part of Russia’s efforts to deepen its economic and security ties with African nations. The meeting focused on expanding trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation. Russia has been increasing its presence in Africa, presenting itself as a reliable partner […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a celebration of African excellence and heritage, Burkina Faso has unveiled the “Street of Stars” in its capital city, Ouagadougou. This landmark initiative honors 140 prominent Africans who have made significant contributions in various fields, from politics and business to sports and entertainment. The “Street of Stars” features the names of distinguished […]
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