Wayne Lumbasi U.S. President Donald Trump has said that any decision to end the ongoing conflict with Iran will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscoring the close military and strategic coordination between the United States and Israel as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Trump indicated that while the […]
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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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Wayne Lumbasi The Central African Republic has turned to Russia for assistance in developing its energy sector as the country works to address chronic electricity shortages that have long hindered economic growth and public services. The appeal for cooperation comes amid growing ties between the two nations, with energy development emerging as a key area […]
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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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Wayne Lumbasi The government of the United Kingdom has suspended new student visa applications from nationals of Cameroon and Sudan as part of a broader crackdown on what authorities describe as abuse of the country’s asylum system. The measure forms part of tighter immigration controls aimed at limiting the use of legal migration routes to […]
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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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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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Wayne Lumbasi Ethiopia has linked its renewed push for access to the sea to the historic triumph at the Battle of Adwa, describing the quest for maritime access as a sovereign responsibility anchored in the country’s defining moment of resistance. During commemorations marking 130 years since Ethiopian forces defeated invading Italian troops in 1896, senior […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Several African governments, alongside the African Union, have strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf states following the latest escalation in the Middle East. The strikes, which targeted countries including Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, have drawn sharp criticism from across the African continent amid growing […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States have reached a $1.2 billion strategic health partnership aimed at bolstering one of Africa’s most fragile health systems over the next five years. The comprehensive pact spans 2026 through 2031 and combines external support with a significant escalation in domestic health investment by […]
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