Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine. Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he said African and Chinese initiatives could... Read more »

Netanyahu won’t commit to abiding by ruling if Supreme Court blocks controversial law

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to say if he would abide by any potential Supreme Court ruling striking down his controversial judicial reform law, as Israelis agonize over a looming... Read more »

Tanzania: National Strategy for Great Green Wall Initiative in Offing

 Tanzania is getting closer to have a national strategy and action plan for the implementation of the Great Green Wall initiative aimed at combating climate change, halt desertification and transforming lives of... Read more »

Ruto meets top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, commits to foster cooperation

 NAIROBI- Kenya is keen on strengthening its relations with China to spur economic growth in the country. President William Ruto said the Government will work closely with China on infrastructure development, climate... Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL, UTM Offshore sign agreement to build Nigeria’s first floating gas plant

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Thursday signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with UTM Offshore Limited for the construction of the nation’s first indigenous floating liquified natural gas... Read more »

Africa: New machine learning-based model boosting Africa’s preparedness, response to climate change

 KIGALI- Scientists have recently unveiled a first-ever weather forecasting model using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions to help vulnerable African countries build resilience to climate impacts. Researchers from the Kigali-based... Read more »

US in $160m plan to help Kenya grow avocado export market

The American government will help Kenya expand its avocado export market under a $160 million (Ksh22.6 billion) initiative. United States Agency for International Development (USAid) Chief of Staff Robert Mwadime says the... Read more »

 DR Congo signs $2bn mining deal with UAE

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a mining contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a joint venture that will involve the exploitation of 3Ts minerals (Tantalum or Coltan, Tungsten... Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Urges Opposition Leaders to Stop Abusing Country’s Democracy

 KHERICHO – President William Ruto on Wednesday told Opposition leaders to stop abusing the country’s democracy through disruptive demonstrations. He said it was wrong for the Opposition to continue with chaotic demonstrations... Read more »

Sudan’s Economy Hard Hit as Fighting Continues

 Sudanese economists estimate that the economic loss caused by the ongoing war over the past three months stands at U.S.$9 billion, while the value of property and goods plundered is estimated at... Read more »