Category Archives: Performance

Burkina Faso has taken delivery of a significant shipment of Chinese-made armoured vehicles and artillery systems, highlighting a growing shift among African militaries toward Beijing’s defence industry. Burkina Faso received Chinese-made armoured vehicles and artillery systems, signaling a shift towards Beijing’s defense industry. The delivery includes VN22B vehicles, PLL-05 gun-mortars, and SR5 rocket systems, enhancing…

Namibia has endorsed its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the international body that sets rules for the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. Namibia plans to apply for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to regulate nuclear exports. Namibia’s uranium industry, significant for being among…

Global investors are increasingly seeking flexible residency and citizenship options beyond their native countries, making golden visa programs a vital tool for wealthy individuals to access new markets and opportunities. Global investors seek flexible residency options leading to a rise in golden visa programs worldwide. African countries like South Africa, Mauritius, and Namibia are emerging…

New evidence suggests that Algeria may soon acquire Russia’s advanced Su-34M strike fighter, a move that would significantly boost the North African nation’s aerial combat capabilities and strategic reach. Algeria is likely to acquire Russia’s advanced Su-34M fighter jets to enhance its aerial combat capabilities. New footage reveals these jets, painted in a desert camouflage,…

In early August, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had the unusual opportunity to talk directly and quickly to both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in August and April. These discussions highlighted South Africa’s…

German football giants, Bayern Munich has officially ended its commercial sponsorship agreement with the government of Rwanda, concluding a partnership that had aimed to promote the East African nation as a tourism and investment destination. Bayern Munich concluded its sponsorship agreement with the Rwanda government, transitioning to a developmental partnership. The revised three-year deal focuses…

The United States has announced a $93 million emergency food assistance program for thirteen nations, including twelve in Africa, where conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability have pushed millions into acute food insecurity. The United States announced a $93 million emergency food assistance package aimed at supporting twelve African nations. The package includes 1,209 metric…

After a 27-year hiatus, drilling has resumed at one of West Africa’s oldest offshore oil fields, as Singapore-based Akrake Petroleum spearheads a major redevelopment of the Sèmè field off the coast of Benin. Drilling has resumed at the Sèmè offshore oil field in Benin after a 27-year hiatus, led by Singapore-based Akrake Petroleum. The project…

Sudan, once Africa’s largest country by landmass, could be on the verge of another historic split. Sudan faces potential division as rival administrations led by SAF General Burhan and RSF leader Hemedti establish control over different regions. This conflict stems from a power struggle that escalated into a full-blown war in April 2023, leaving the…