Wayne Lumbasi Somaliland has offered the United States potential access to strategic mineral resources and the option of establishing a military base on its territory as part of a broader effort to secure formal international recognition of its independence, a status it has sought since declaring separation from Somalia in 1991. The self-governing territory, which […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that any direct attack by Iran on Israel would trigger a response of overwhelming scale, a statement that underscores rising tensions and the fragile security climate across the Middle East. Speaking during a graduation ceremony for Israel DefenseForces officer cadets, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is fully […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States has imposed sanctions on three senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing their roles in widespread atrocities during the ongoing civil war. The move, announced on February 19, reflects growing concern over human rights abuses in Sudan and the effort to hold armed leaders accountable. The sanctioned commanders […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Egypt has proposed a $100 million financing package to support dam construction and water infrastructure projects in Kenya, signaling a renewed push to strengthen cooperation among countries that share the Nile Basin. The offer was presented during high-level meetings in Nairobi as part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral ties and expand collaboration […]
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Wayne Lumbasi President Bola Tinubu has ordered that all revenues generated from Nigeria’s oil and gas sector be paid directly into the Federation Account, marking one of the most significant fiscal reforms in the country’s petroleum industry in recent years. The directive, issued through an executive order, is designed to end longstanding deductions and revenue […]
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Wayne Lumbasi France and Algeria have agreed to restore a high level security cooperation framework, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced on Tuesday following a two-day visit to the Algerian capital. The visit, which brought together senior officials from both sides, comes amid efforts to rebuild trust after relations hit their lowest point in decades. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Zimbabwe’s political landscape has been jolted by an urgent court challenge filed by a group of liberation war veterans seeking to block a controversial constitutional amendment they say could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office. The veterans have approached the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe, arguing that the proposed changes undermine constitutional safeguards […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Somalia and Tanzania have signed a landmark agreement allowing visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel between their citizens, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two East African nations. The deal is designed to ease movement across borders and open new opportunities for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. Under the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi President John Dramani Mahama has called on African nations to end their reliance on the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies in trade between African countries, saying the practice continues to slow integration and weaken economic sovereignty. Speaking during a high-level engagement on the margins of the 39th Summit of the African Union […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Government of Malawi has suspended the issuance of all mining licences and imposed a ban on the export of raw, unprocessed minerals, in a move aimed at strengthening regulation and increasing domestic value from the country’s mineral resources. President Peter Mutharika, speaking to Parliament, said the measures are intended to ensure that […]
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