Tag: United Arab Emirates
UAE invitation to high-level aid conference in London sparks outrage from Sudan army gov’t
The United Kingdom’s decision to invite the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to an upcoming London conference on Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has drawn sharp criticism from ... Read More
Somalia’s Puntland claims victory over Islamic State, but future challenges remain
After nearly two months of intense combat, Puntland forces in Somalia claim to have successfully pushed back Islamic State (IS) militants, dealing significant blows to ... Read More
UAE’s $1.4bn investment in Zimbabwe enhances ties as West and China retreat
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has solidified its position as Zimbabwe’s most important partner, surpassing China with a strategic $1.4 billion investment in real estate, ... Read More
Sudan accuses Emirates and Chad of “direct and clear” interference
In the nearly 19-month conflict between Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular Army, the RSF has escalated its attacks using newly deployed ... Read More
G7’s final Biden-era meeting pushes for lasting Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was high on the agenda of a Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting in the Italian city ... Read More
Sudan terminates two memoranda of understanding signed with UAE before war
Sudan is stepping back from economic ties with the United Arab Emirates, with Government sources indicating early this week that Sudan may soon terminate multiple ... Read More
Sudan govt scraps $6bn Red Sea port deal with UAE
Sudan has cancelled a $6 billion deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop a Red Sea port, in an apparent protest against Abu ... Read More
AngloGold Ashtanti acquisition of $2.5B Centamin Company
AngloGold Ashanti has reached an agreement to acquire Centamin Company in a transaction valued at around $2.5 billion. This acquisition will grant AngloGold control over ... Read More
Africa’s ultra-wealthy population to grow by 65% in next decade but thousands flee their home — report
Africa has seen a rise in its number of billionaires and its millionaire population is set to rise by 65% over the next 10 years, ... Read More
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 ... Read More