EUROPE EXPLORES OFFSHORE ‘RETURN HUBS’ IN AFRICA FOR REJECTED ASYLUM SEEKERS

EUROPE EXPLORES OFFSHORE ‘RETURN HUBS’ IN AFRICA FOR REJECTED ASYLUM SEEKERS

Wayne Lumbasi Growing global concern has emerged following reports that the European Union is considering plans to relocate rejected asylum seekers to several African countries, including Rwanda, Uganda and Ghana. The discussions come as European governments seek new ways to address increasing migration pressures and manage the rising number of asylum applications across the region. […]

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 U.S FLAGS CORRUPTION IN KENYAN GOVERNMENT AS MAJOR BARRIER TO TRADE

U.S FLAGS CORRUPTION IN KENYAN GOVERNMENT AS MAJOR BARRIER TO TRADE

Wayne Lumbasi The United States government has raised fresh concerns over corruption in Kenya, warning that widespread graft within government institutions continues to hinder fair trade and discourage foreign investment. The concerns were outlined in the latest National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative. […]

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 NIGERIA LAWMAKERS APPROVE EXPANDED $49.4 BILLION 2026 BUDGET

NIGERIA LAWMAKERS APPROVE EXPANDED $49.4 BILLION 2026 BUDGET

Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria’s National Assembly has approved an expanded $49.4 billion national budget for 2026, one of the largest spending plans in the country’s history. The revised budget increases the government’s original proposal and reflects the administration’s commitment to accelerate economic reforms, strengthen infrastructure development, and address key fiscal obligations under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]

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 CAF AND FIFA SET TO TRAIN AFRICAN REFEREES AND OFFICIALS TO AVOID FUTURE AFCON  CONTROVERSIES

CAF AND FIFA SET TO TRAIN AFRICAN REFEREES AND OFFICIALS TO AVOID FUTURE AFCON  CONTROVERSIES

Wayne Lumbasi The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen refereeing and VAR standards across the continent. The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of the contentious incidents that marred the tournament’s climax, where Senegal’s players temporarily abandoned the pitch in protest over disputed decisions, only for the title to […]

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 ETHIOPIA SECURES $13 BILLION IN INVESTMENT DEALS FOLLOWING MAJOR INVESTOR CONFERENCE

ETHIOPIA SECURES $13 BILLION IN INVESTMENT DEALS FOLLOWING MAJOR INVESTOR CONFERENCE

Wayne Lumbasi Ethiopia has secured more than $13 billion in investment commitments following the conclusion of its flagship “Invest in Ethiopia 2026” forum, a high-level international gathering aimed at attracting capital into key sectors of the economy. The event, held in Addis Ababa, brought together hundreds of investors, business leaders, and policymakers from across the […]

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 MINISTER ERNESTO KESAR TO ATTEND CARIBBEAN ENERGY WEEK  AS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GAINS UPSTREAM MOMENTUM

MINISTER ERNESTO KESAR TO ATTEND CARIBBEAN ENERGY WEEK  AS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GAINS UPSTREAM MOMENTUM

Wayne Lumbasi Trinidad and Tobago is sharpening its focus on production growth as Energy Minister Ernesto Kesar prepares to participate in Caribbean Energy Week 2026, highlighting a surge in upstream activity measured not only in investment but in tangible output gains. At the center of this renewed momentum is a clear push to increase barrels […]

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 AFREXIMBANK KICKS OFF INAUGURAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO EXPAND AFRICA’S DIGITAL TRADE ECOSYSTEM

AFREXIMBANK KICKS OFF INAUGURAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO EXPAND AFRICA’S DIGITAL TRADE ECOSYSTEM

Wayne Lumbasi The African Export-Import Bank has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Programme, marking a significant step in its efforts to support startups driving digital transformation in Africa’s trade ecosystem. The programme kicked off with an intensive onboarding week held in Cairo from March 23 to 27, bringing together eight high-potential […]

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