First Independent Mena Newspaper
The meeting of financial chiefs of the Group of 20 (G20) leading economies held in Bengaluru, India, on 24-25 February 2023 failed to issue a proposed final communiqué in the face of Russian and Chinese objections, which has again brought into spotlight the self-proclaimed ‚neutrality’ of South Africa and many other countries on the continent. […]
Kenya and Uganda have launched talks for the opening of a one-stop border post in Lokiriama in northwest Kenya with the aim of fighting banditry in the region and in turn boosting cross-border trade. The two neighbors revived their September 2019 memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sought to enhance cross-border trade between the Turkana and […]
US First Lady Jill Biden, who was on a two-day visit in Kenya over the weekend, called on wealthy nations to give more to countries in the Horn of Africa, which is experiencing its worst drought in four decades. Five straight seasons of poor rainfall have killed millions of livestock, destroyed crops and left some […]
Africa needs to accelerate the financing for energy access in the continent with clear targets and steps for ensuring the achievement of universal energy access by 2030 — this appeal was made during a recent presidential roundtable on the side-lines of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The event […]
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided, unanimously by its members, to remove Morocco from the gray list, during the FATF General Assembly, held in Paris on February 20-24, 2023, the Department of the Head of Government announced Friday. “The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided, unanimously by its members, to remove the Kingdom […]
King Mohammed VI has contracted the flu and will therefore observe a period of rest and avoid traveling, following the recommendations of the Sovereign’s personal doctor, a statement by Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery said. King Mohammed VI has contracted a flu and for this reason, his personal physician has recommended […]
Antonio Tajani, Italy’s top diplomat, on Sunday slammed China’s influence in Africa arguing that leaving the continent in the hands of China is a mistake. “Taking an interest in Africa is crucial for the future. Leaving Africa in the hands of China is a big mistake for everyone here,” Tajani said at the Munich Security […]
A son of Zimbabwe’s former President, Robert Mugabe, has been arrested for allegedly damaging property during a social gathering, Africa News reports citing the Zimbabwean police. Robert Mugabe junior, aged 31, has arrested by police for destroying cars and other property over the weekend, following a complaint from his friend, Sindiso Nkatazo, also 31. Mugabe […]
The Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) will meet up in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6 this year, the Kenyan leader has announced. “I am convening a Climate Action Summit in Nairobi, to take place from September 4-6, 2023. There is consensus in this meeting that Africa is the […]
African leaders will hold a summit on Saturday and Sunday at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa with the aim of accelerating the implementation of the continental free trade area (AfCFTA). The summit, the 36th of the organization, will bring together 35 Presidents and 4 Prime Ministers. The officials will ponder […]