Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged the international community to help mediate mounting tensions with Eritrea, as Addis Ababa seeks to restore direct access to the Red Sea. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks international mediation over tensions with Eritrea regarding access to the Red Sea. Ethiopia has been landlocked since Eritrea’s independence in…
Africa’s internal trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) remains one of the continent’s most underdeveloped economic engines, accounting for a fraction of total commerce when compared with other regions. Yet a handful of countries are driving the shift toward greater regional integration by exporting more goods to neighbouring markets. The African Continental…
As Sudan’s devastating war enters its third year, evidence has emerged linking Western-made weapons to the conflict’s frontlines. Documents seen by the United Nations Security Council indicate that British-manufactured military equipment has been found in Sudan, used by Militia accused of genocide. British-manufactured military equipment has been identified on Sudanese battlefields, raising concerns about arms…
The prominent global airline, Emirates Airlines, is looking to expand its reach in one of Africa’s largest markets, Kenya. Since 1995, Emirates has operated over 34,000 flights in Kenya, transporting more than 6.6 million passengers and employing numerous Kenyans globally. Emirates Airlines aims to expand operations in Kenya, leveraging the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) recently sounded an alarm over a bomb threat issued to the governmental body. The Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) reported receiving a bomb threat from a terrorist group, raising concerns about its security. The threat leads the NASS leadership to call for enhanced security measures to safeguard legislators and staff. Existing…
The United States is urging all Americans in Mali to leave the country immediately as security conditions worsen under a fuel blockade imposed by al Qaeda-linked militants. The U.S. has urged its citizens in Mali to leave immediately due to worsening security conditions resulting from a fuel blockade imposed by al Qaeda-linked militants. The militant…
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the country’s foreign debt has fallen dramatically from $23 billion to $4.5 billion in just six years, marking what he described as a turning point toward economic self-sufficiency. Ethiopia’s foreign debt dropped from $23 billion to $4.5 billion after a successful rescheduling programme. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the…
Nigeria’s tax authority has announced a 10% withholding tax on interest earned from short-term securities, marking a significant shift in the country’s fiscal policy as it seeks to boost revenue and ensure fairness in taxation. Nigeria introduces a 10% withholding tax on interest from short-term securities, including treasury bills and corporate bonds. FIRS Chairman Zacch…
Nobel laureate and playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States has revoked his visa, preventing him from entering the country and curtailing some of the privileges that come with his international recognition. Nigerian Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s U.S. visa has been revoked, preventing his entry into the United States. The U.S.…
