U.S. Backs $10B Ethiopian Airport Project to Boost Regional Aviation Hub

The United States has pledged significant support for the construction of Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, a landmark $10 billion project aimed at transforming the Horn of Africa’s aviation landscape. Announced by U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, during a recent visit to Ethiopia ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, this marks President […]

Nigeria’s intention to join BRICS will not be influenced by West — FM

Nigeria will apply for membership of the BRICS in the next two years and it intends to join the group with or without pressure from the West, the country’s foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar has said. During a recent three-day working visit to Russia, where he held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Tuggar re-iterated […]

Burkina Faso acquires military equipment worth $415m to fight terrorism

Burkina Faso has acquired military equipment including drones and armored vehicles worth around $415 million to beef up the army’s capacity in the fight against terrorism, reports say. The acquisition took place this month after the government greenlighted on March 1st the ratification of a sovereign guarantee in favor of International Business Bank Burkina (IB […]