BRICS shrugs Trump’s repeated 100% tariff threat to dissuade the bloc from replacing US dollar
US president Donald Trump has issued yet another stern warning to the BRICS nations in the face of their continued push to introduce an alternative […]
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Uganda Ramps Up Efforts with Trial Vaccine Amid Ebola Outbreak in Kampala
Uganda is intensifying its response to the recent Ebola outbreak in Kampala by preparing for the deployment of a trial vaccine. As part of efforts […]
US Strikes Kill Key ISIL Figures in Puntland, Somalia
The Government of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region has confirmed on February 2 that recent US military strikes in the Golis Mountains have successfully killed key […]
UK PM urges Mauritius to ensure Diego Garcia military base is free from China’s ‘malign influence’
British prime minister Keir Starmer has urged Mauritius to ensure ‘strong protections’ for the UK-US military base on the Chagos island chain, notably that it […]
ReconAfrica Uncovers Oil Traces at Naingopo Well in Namibia
Canadian firm Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has discovered traces of oil at its onshore Naingopo well in Namibia, prompting plans to fast-track further drilling in […]
Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Reconciliation in Africa at AU Security Council
Morocco’s unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation in Africa was reaffirmed Friday before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), as the Kingdom emphasized […]
Kagame Denies Rwandan Involvement in M23 Conflict Amid Tensions with South Africa
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has strongly rejected accusations from his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, that Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels, a group that […]
Uganda Records First Ebola Death Since 2023 Outbreak
Uganda has confirmed on January 30 its first death from Ebola since the 2023 outbreak was declared over, with a male nurse succumbing to the […]
Egypt to Raise $2bn Through International Bond Issuance in next February
In a move to strengthen its financial position, Egypt is set to raise up to $40 billion through its global medium-term note programme. As part […]
Chad Takes Control of French Military Base as Defense Ties End
On Thursday January 30, Chad officially took control of France’s final military base in the country, marking the culmination of a process that began two […]