All About Kenya
Kenya A country in East Africa, the Republic of Kenya borders the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, and Somalia to the northeast. Lake Victoria is shared between Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. The capital is Nairobi. The total area is […]
All About Lesotho
About Lesotho The Kingdom of Lesotho is a landlocked country that is entirely surrounded by South Africa. It has a population of 2,337,423 million as of 2024 and a total area of 30,000 sq. km. Maseru is the largest city and capital. The country is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Approximately 40 percent of […]
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu Re-establish Diplomatic Relations
Ethiopia and Somalia have restored full diplomatic relations following Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Addis Ababa, where he met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. After their meeting, the leaders emphasized the importance of mutual trust and cooperation for regional stability and committed to strengthening ties through full diplomatic representation in their capitals. Mohamud […]
South Sudan to Resume Oil Production Following Year-long Halt
South Sudan plans to resume its oil production at 90,000 barrels per day after a nearly year-long halt caused by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The interruption began in February 2023 when Sudan invoked a force majeure clause, halting oil exports to international markets. However, South Sudan is set to restart production after its northern […]
Nigeria and China Bolster Bilateral Relations with Key Agreements
Abuja and Beijing have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership, focusing on clean energy, defense, finance, and regional security. Both countries announced this development during the recent visit of China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, to the West African country. This visit builds on recent high-level engagements between the two countries, including President Bola Tinubu’s September […]
Congolese Army Retakes Key Towns in Eastern DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Congolese military has recaptured several towns in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including Ngungu in Masisi territory, after months of rebel occupation. Other reclaimed areas include Lumbishi, Ruzirantaka, and Kamatale, as part of a joint military operation. Despite the army’s victories, intense fighting persists, with the M23 group and other […]
Sudanese Army Recaptures Key City of Wad Madani
Sudan’s military has reclaimed the city of Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira province, from the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after over a year under their control. The city, a former refuge for displaced families, was captured by the RSF in December 2023 several months after civil war erupted between the army and RSF […]
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara Indicates Interest in 2025 Presidential Race
President Alassane Ouattara has hinted at a potential bid for a fourth term as Ivory Coast’s president, stating his readiness to continue serving the nation. Speaking to the diplomatic corps in Abidjan, Ouattara cited his good health and dedication as reasons for considering another term. However, he emphasized that his party has not officially chosen […]
Reckitt Doubles Down on Nigeria with Long-term Strategy
British consumer goods giant Reckitt is doubling down on its operations in Nigeria, despite the country’s economic volatility marked by high inflation and a weakened currency. While competitors like Procter & Gamble and Diageo have scaled back, Reckitt believes that the worst of Nigeria’s economic woes are behind it. According to General Manager Akbar Ali […]
Chad’s Ruling Party Wins Most Seats in Parliament
Chad’s ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS) secured 124 of 188 parliamentary seats in last month’s election, dominating the country’s first parliamentary vote in over a decade. Boycotted by over 10 opposition parties, including the main opposition party, Transformers, the election saw a voter turnout of 51.5%. President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who took power in 2021 […]
