Wayne Lumbasi Senegal is moving to strengthen its laws on same-sex relations after Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko backed a draft bill that would significantly increase prison sentences and expand existing criminal provisions. The proposed legislation, approved by the Council of Ministers, is set to be tabled before the National Assembly of Senegal, where lawmakers will […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Russia has escalated its rhetoric in the conflict with Ukraine by accusing Ukraine of attempting to obtain nuclear weapons with alleged assistance from the United Kingdom and France, claims both Western powers and Ukraine have denied as unfounded and without evidence. The allegations were publicised on 24 February 2026, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Authorities in Somaliland are seeking technical assistance from Israel to address a worsening water crisis that has left farms parched, livestock weakened and rural communities increasingly vulnerable to displacement. After consecutive seasons of below-average rainfall, reservoirs around the capital, Hargeisa, are running low, while many rural households rely on shrinking groundwater sources and […]
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Wayne Lumbasi A network of tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet has come under scrutiny after reports that several vessels falsely claimed registration under Malawi’s flag while transporting sanctioned crude oil, raising fresh concerns about the scale and sophistication of sanctions evasion in global shipping. Maritime tracking records show that multiple oil carriers involved in […]
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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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