Wayne Lumbasi Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom have issued a joint warning against a large-scale Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon, cautioning that such a move could trigger a wider regional conflict and deepen an already worsening humanitarian crisis. In a coordinated statement, the four nations urged restraint and called for immediate de-escalation along […]
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Wayne Lumbasi South Africa has firmly rejected calls from the United States to scale down its relationship with Iran, underscoring growing diplomatic tensions as global geopolitical rivalries intensify. Speaking on the issue, Zane Dangor, Director-General at Department of International Relations and Cooperation, said the country sees no reason to sever ties with Iran. He stressed […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The government of South Sudan has banned the physical collection of government revenue, ordering all public payments to be processed through a national electronic tax system in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and curbing corruption in the country’s public finance management. The directive, issued by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), requires […]
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Wayne Lumbasi More than 800 troops from France have arrived in Kenya as part of an expanded military cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening joint training and enhancing maritime security across the Western Indian Ocean. The deployment followed the arrival of three French naval warships at the strategic port of Port of Mombasa, carrying personnel from […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Kingdom of Eswatini has received a third batch of migrants deported by the United States, as part of a controversial immigration arrangement that involves relocating migrants to third countries while arrangements are made for their eventual return to their home nations. Eswatini’s government confirmed that the latest group of deportees arrived this […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil currently stranded at sea, a temporary move aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets as supply disruptions intensify amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the waiver authorizes the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems across Africa is raising alarm among digital rights advocates, who say the technology is increasingly being used in ways that threaten privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic participation. Across the continent, governments are investing heavily in advanced monitoring systems that combine facial recognition, biometric databases, […]
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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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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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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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