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The African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM), an ambitious initiative to unify the continent’s electricity grids, is making substantial strides, according to African Union (AU) officials at a high-level technical meeting in Addis Ababa. AfSEM aims to create a seamless, affordable, and reliable continental electricity market, interconnecting all 55 AU member states. Kamugisha Kazaura, AU Commission’s […]
The United Nations has warned that Sudan faces a “very high” risk of genocide, as the civil war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to devastate the country. Senior UN official Virginia Gamba highlighted ethnically motivated attacks by the RSF and allied militias against groups like the Zaghawa, Masalit, […]
Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended his leadership in the face of growing public protests and international condemnation, asserting that his presidency is focused on long-term transformation rather than constrained by term limits or political pressure. Speaking at the Kenya Urban Forum in Naivasha, Ruto declared, “I cannot be distracted; I am a man on […]
The United Kingdom is intensifying its defense partnerships with Kenya, Somalia, and Nigeria as part of a renewed strategic focus on African security outlined in its newly released Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The review, adopted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, identifies the three nations as critical allies in combating global threats and securing vital […]
Kenya has become a major transit hub for smuggled gold from conflict-ridden African countries, with illicit exports far exceeding official figures, according to a new SwissAid report. While the government declared only 672 kilograms of gold exports in 2023, the report estimates that over two tons — possibly far more — are illegally trafficked through […]
Kenya’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara territory sent shockwaves across Africa and a blow to a weakening pro-Polisario alliance led by Algeria and South Africa. The new Kenyan volt-face on the Sahara issue in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity, was expressed in a joint statement during a visit by Kenyan foreign minister […]
A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) warns that 21 out of 54 African currencies are projected to depreciate against the U.S. dollar in 2025, highlighting continued economic vulnerability across the continent. Major economies like Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Ghana are expected to see currency losses of 6% or more, driven by declining […]
Kenya has joined the long list of countries supporting the realistic autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty as the ONLY viable solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The supportive stand of Nairobi comes in a joint statement published Monday in Rabat following the meeting held by Kenya’s Prime Minister & […]
Kenya’s capital Nairobi is set to become a major global hub for the United Nations, as the organization moves to decentralize operations and cut costs by relocating key offices from expensive cities like New York and Geneva. By late 2026, Kenya’s capital will host three new global offices — UN Women, the UN Children’s Fund […]
As Africa mourns the death of Pope Francis, worshippers and leaders across the continent are reflecting on the profound legacy he leaves behind — and speculating about the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who died Monday (21 April), is remembered for his unwavering advocacy for the poor, peace in conflict zones, and […]