Faith Nyasuguta Tensions between the military-led Sahel alliance and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have escalated further after Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger imposed a 0.5% import duty on goods from ECOWAS nations. This move signals a sharp break from the long-standing tradition of free trade across West Africa and highlights the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Donald Trump has expressed strong frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is “very angry” and “pissed off” after weeks of failed ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine. Speaking in an NBC News interview, the U.S. president threatened severe economic measures, including a 50% secondary tariff on countries purchasing Russian oil, if Putin does […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Republic of Congo’s Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso recently met in Beijing, underscoring their nations’ commitment to advancing China-Africa cooperation to new heights. This strategic meeting showcased their determination to foster high-quality development while strengthening the existing robust diplomatic ties. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda has taken a major step toward energy independence with the awarding of a contract to build its first crude oil refinery. A UAE-backed company, Alpha MBM Investments, has secured a 60% stake in the 60,000-barrel-per-day (BPD) facility, while Uganda’s state-run National Oil Company will retain the remaining 40%. The refinery, located in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A global health organization, Gavi, has sounded the alarm, warning that one million children could die from preventable diseases if the United States follows through on plans to cut funding. Dr. Sania Nishtar, head of Gavi, the vaccine alliance that provides critical immunizations to developing countries, said that losing U.S. financial support would […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As Donald Trump moves forward with his decision to slash U.S. aid to African nations, Rwanda stands out as one of the few countries positioned to withstand the financial blow. Despite its reliance on U.S. funding for key sectors, Rwanda’s strategic approach to aid utilization and its commitment to sustainable growth have made […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The detention of South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has thrown the country’s fragile peace into crisis, with his party declaring that the 2018 peace agreement has effectively collapsed. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/IO) has warned that the nation is on the brink of a return to widespread conflict. Machar […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia’s economy has defied expectations, growing at a rate three times faster than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had projected for 2023. The nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 4%, significantly surpassing the IMF’s estimate of 1.2% and even exceeding the government’s own forecasts. This impressive growth was largely fuelled by a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Starting April 1, Namibia will implement a new visa policy requiring U.S. citizens and tourists from over 30 other nations to obtain visas before entering the country. This development signifies a shift in Namibia’s approach to managing international travel and immigration, prompting mixed reactions domestically and globally. The Namibian government clarified that the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At a pivotal moment for Tesla, Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. The Gulf’s largest economy is set to welcome Tesla in April, offering Musk a much-needed opportunity as the company struggles with declining sales and a plunging stock price. Tesla announced a launch event in Riyadh […]
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