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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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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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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Faith Nyasuguta Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a historic step by calling for the withdrawal of French troops from the West African nation. Speaking to French daily Le Monde, Faye asserted, “There will soon be no more French soldiers in Senegal,” stressing the importance of national sovereignty. This statement marks the first official […]
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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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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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Faith Nyasuguta For the first time in 24 years, a Nigerian President embarked on a state visit to France, marking a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties. Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s three-day visit began on Thursday, with the Nigerian leader engaging in high-profile meetings at the Elysee Palace and the Franco-Nigerian Business Council forum. The visit, […]
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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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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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Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s military junta arrested prominent politician Issa Kaou N’Djim on Wednesday for allegedly insulting Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, highlighting the deepening alliance among West African military regimes. N’Djim, who once supported Mali’s military leader Col. Assimi Goita before becoming a vocal critic, is accused of violating a Malian law that criminalizes insulting foreign […]
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