SOUTH KOREA & GHANA DEEPEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON CLIMATE, TECHNOLOGY AND MARITIME SECURITY

SOUTH KOREA & GHANA DEEPEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON CLIMATE, TECHNOLOGY AND MARITIME SECURITY

Wayne Lumbasi South Korea and Ghana have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in climate action, digital technology and maritime security following high-level talks aimed at deepening strategic ties between the two nations. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Lee Jae‑myung and John Dramani Mahama, where both leaders pledged to expand collaboration across key […]

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 NIGERIA SIGNS DEAL TO HOST 2027 INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE FAIR, AFRICA’S LARGEST MARKETPLACE

NIGERIA SIGNS DEAL TO HOST 2027 INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE FAIR, AFRICA’S LARGEST MARKETPLACE

Wayne Lumbasi  Nigeria has signed the host country agreement to stage the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2027), setting the stage for one of the continent’s largest trade and investment gatherings aimed at accelerating commerce within Africa. The agreement was concluded between the Government of Nigeria and the African Export–Import Bank in partnership with the African […]

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 U.S,  MALI EDGE TOWARD INTELLIGENCE-SHARING AGREEMENT AMID SAHEL INSURGENCY

U.S,  MALI EDGE TOWARD INTELLIGENCE-SHARING AGREEMENT AMID SAHEL INSURGENCY

Wayne Lumbasi The United States is close to finalizing an agreement with Mali that would allow the United States to resume intelligence-gathering operations over the country, signaling a potential shift in relations after years of strained cooperation. The proposed deal would permit U.S. surveillance aircraft and drones to operate in Malian airspace to monitor militant […]

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 SOMALIA PRESIDENT SIGNS REVISED CONSTITUTION, EXTENDS PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY TERMS

SOMALIA PRESIDENT SIGNS REVISED CONSTITUTION, EXTENDS PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY TERMS

Wayne Lumbasi Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed Somalia’s amended federal constitution into law, marking a significant political development for the Horn of Africa nation as it seeks to strengthen its governance framework after years of operating under a provisional charter. The move follows the approval of the constitutional changes by Somalia’s bicameral parliament, bringing to […]

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 CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES  PRESSURE GHANA TO HALT PLANNED GOLD ROYALTY INCREASE

CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES  PRESSURE GHANA TO HALT PLANNED GOLD ROYALTY INCREASE

Wayne Lumbasi Ghana is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from both China and the United States over its plan to significantly increase royalties on gold mining operations. The proposed policy shift has drawn attention from major global powers with strong economic interests in the country’s mining sector, underlining the global importance of Ghana’s gold industry. The […]

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 SURINAME POSITIONS ITSELF AS CARIBBEAN ENERGY POWERHOUSE AHEAD OF LANDMARK 2026 SUMMIT

SURINAME POSITIONS ITSELF AS CARIBBEAN ENERGY POWERHOUSE AHEAD OF LANDMARK 2026 SUMMIT

Wayne Lumbasi Suriname’s expanding offshore oil and gas sector will take centre stage later this month as the country hosts Caribbean Energy Week 2026 in Paramaribo from 30th March to 1st April, with Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment- Patrick Brunings, scheduled to deliver a keynote address outlining the nation’s next phase of energy development. […]

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 TRUMP THREATENS TO HALT TRADE WITH SPAIN FOLLOWING REJECTION OF U.S. BASE ACCESS FOR STRIKES ON IRAN

TRUMP THREATENS TO HALT TRADE WITH SPAIN FOLLOWING REJECTION OF U.S. BASE ACCESS FOR STRIKES ON IRAN

Wayne Lumbasi Donald Trump has threatened to cut off trade with Spain after Madrid declined to allow the United States military to use joint bases on Spanish territory for operations linked to strikes on Iran, sharply escalating tensions between the NATO allies. Trump criticised Spain’s decision following its refusal to grant access to key installations […]

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