BRICS Investment in Nigeria Surges 189% in Six Months
Nigeria’s foreign capital inflows from BRICS nations surged by 189% in the first half of 2024, rising from $438.72 million in 2023 to $1.27 billion, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This increase comes amid Nigeria’s efforts to join the expanded BRICS coalition, which added Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and […]
Uganda Contracts Turkish Company to Build Railway
Uganda has signed a contract with Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi to build the first part of its proposed Standard Gauge Railway, aimed at boosting regional trade. Under the terms of the deal, Yapi Merkezi will build 272 km of the proposed 1,700 km electric rail line. The section will cost $3 billion, with the […]
Kenya’s Italian Space Center to Resume Operations
Italy is set to expand its collaboration with Kenya by relaunching the Luigi Broglio Space Centre in Malindi for Earth observation missions. According to Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Industry Minister, the base will be used to launch low-orbit micro-satellites to monitor climate change impacts like desertification. Urso further revealed that the facility, operated by Italy’s space […]
Somalia Welcomes Egypt’s Peacekeeping Initiative
Somalia has welcomed Egypt’s offer to deploy peacekeeping troops in the country after the mandate of the African Union (AU) peacekeepers ends in December. During a summit in Asmara, Eritrea, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, alongside Somali and Eritrean leaders, pledged to collaborate on regional security. After the summit ended, Somalia’s government released a statement […]
Angola Caught in US-China Rivalry
Angola finds itself in a strategic tug-of-war between China and the United States as both nations vie for influence in the oil-rich country. US President Joe Biden’s postponed visit to Angola highlights Washington’s growing interest in the country, which experts suggest is aimed at countering China’s dominance. Angola plays a key role in China’s Belt […]
Cameroon Prohibits Media from Discussing President Biya’s Health
Cameroon’s government has banned media discussions about the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, who has been absent from public view since early September. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji issued the directive, stating that media debates on Biya’s health are a “matter of national security” and warning of legal consequences for violators. He then directed […]
Egypt Denies Attacking Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces
Egypt has denied claims that its military is involved in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, maintaining that it remains neutral and focused on ending the war. The Egyptian foreign ministry issued a statement dismissing allegations made by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), that Egyptian warplanes attacked RSF positions in the Jabal Moya […]
Kenyans Protest Proposed Nuclear Plant Near Tourist Hub
Protesters in Kilifi County, Kenya, recently rallied against the government’s plans to build a nuclear power plant in their community, which is a popular coastal tourist hub and home to the Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve. The project, set to begin in 2027, has sparked widespread opposition over environmental and health concerns. Activists, led by the […]
EU’s Fund to Tunisia Irretrievable Despite Allegations of Rights Violations
The EU cannot reclaim €150 million paid to Tunisia under a controversial migration and development deal, despite growing concerns about human rights violations. The North African country’s security forces, backed by EU funds, have been accused of several human rights abuses, including sexual violence against migrant women. The European Commission made the payment in March […]
Kenyan Runner Chepngetich Sets New Marathon World Record
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich broke the women’s marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 57 seconds. Chepngetich beat the previous record set by Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa at the 2023 Berlin Marathon by nearly two minutes, becoming the first woman to run a marathon in under 2 hours […]
