ETHIOPIA AND RUSSIA FOSTER STRONGER TIES THROUGH SAMBO CENTER INAUGURATION

ETHIOPIA AND RUSSIA FOSTER STRONGER TIES THROUGH SAMBO CENTER INAUGURATION

Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia’s relationship with Russia goes beyond bilateral trade, extending into cultural exchange, as evidenced by the launch of Ethiopia’s first Sambo center. The opening of this center is part of Russia’s strategic efforts to strengthen its bond with the East African nation through sports and science collaboration. Sambo, a contemporary fighting sport and […]

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 ALIKO DANGOTE EXPANDS DANGOTE INDUSTRIES’ PRESENCE TO ANGOLA

ALIKO DANGOTE EXPANDS DANGOTE INDUSTRIES’ PRESENCE TO ANGOLA

Faith Nyasuguta Buoyed by the global impact of his 650,000 barrels per day refinery and petrochemical plant, Africa’s business mogul, Aliko Dangote, is advancing Dangote Industries’ reach to Angola, with a primary focus on the cement and oil sectors. This initiative aligns with Dangote’s broader strategy to expand his industrial presence across Africa through acquiring […]

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 NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH: NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT IN THE MAKING

NETUMBO NANDI-NDAITWAH: NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT IN THE MAKING

Faith Nyasuguta Namibian politician Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is on the brink of making history as she is projected to become Namibia’s first female president. With her party, the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO), leading with about 54% of the votes, Nandi-Ndaitwah’s potential presidency marks a significant milestone for the country. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey to this historic […]

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 BIDEN’S HISTORIC VISIT TO ANGOLA SPOTLIGHTS US-AFRICA TIES, MINERAL RIVALRY

BIDEN’S HISTORIC VISIT TO ANGOLA SPOTLIGHTS US-AFRICA TIES, MINERAL RIVALRY

Faith Nyasuguta Joe Biden embarked on a historic visit to Angola on Sunday, delivering on his promise to visit Africa during his presidency. This trip, his first and likely last to the continent as U.S. president, could carry significant geopolitical and economic implications. It focuses on strengthening the U.S.-Africa relations and advancing a major infrastructure […]

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 FRANCE ACKNOWLEDGES 1944 MASSACRE OF WEST AFRICAN SOLDIERS IN SENEGAL

FRANCE ACKNOWLEDGES 1944 MASSACRE OF WEST AFRICAN SOLDIERS IN SENEGAL

Faith Nyasuguta French President Emmanuel Macron has officially acknowledged the 1944 killings of West African soldiers by French forces in the village of Thiaroye, Senegal, as a massacre. This unprecedented recognition was conveyed in a letter to Senegalese authorities and announced by Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a televised interview on November 28.  Macron’s […]

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 TOP 10 AFRICAN CITIES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF MILLIONAIRES- NOVEMBER 2024

TOP 10 AFRICAN CITIES WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF MILLIONAIRES- NOVEMBER 2024

Faith Nyasuguta  African millionaires gravitate towards major cities and economic hubs, drawn by better infrastructure, business opportunities, and a higher standard of living.  A new report by Henley & Partners titled Insights into Africa’s Wealthiest Cities sheds light on where the continent’s affluent reside, ranking cities based on their number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). South […]

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 EAC AT 25: STRUGGLING BLOCK PUSHES FORWARD, CELEBRATES TRADE ACHIEVEMENTS

EAC AT 25: STRUGGLING BLOCK PUSHES FORWARD, CELEBRATES TRADE ACHIEVEMENTS

Faith Nyasuguta This week, the East African Community (EAC) marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of fostering economic cooperation and regional integration. Despite facing significant financial challenges, the bloc has achieved notable successes in promoting trade among its member states. Established to enhance economic ties, the EAC includes Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, […]

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 KIM KARDASHIAN DENIES CLAIM OF BEING PAID BY ELON MUSK FOR TESLA PHOTOSHOOT

KIM KARDASHIAN DENIES CLAIM OF BEING PAID BY ELON MUSK FOR TESLA PHOTOSHOOT

Faith Nyasuguta  In a recent photoshoot that has taken the internet by storm, Kim Kardashian showcased Tesla’s $30,000 humanoid robot, Optimus, as part of her Balenciaga campaign. The provocative images feature Kim interacting with the robot in various poses inside an unreleased gold Tesla Cybertruck. The shoot quickly went viral, prompting a mix of reactions […]

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