The Ethiopian government has declared strong interest in fully using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new economic opportunities and improve the country’s trade performance. This comes …
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President Boakai Defends Use of Private Jet Amid Public Criticism and Economic Woes
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has responded to mounting criticism over his recent use of a private jet for international travel, stating that the decision was not motivated …
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Tanzania Rejects Human Rights Violation Claims at UN Human Rights Council Session
The Government of Tanzania has firmly denied recent accusations of human rights violations raised by a representative of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network. Speaking at …
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Namibia Targets Green Energy Boom as Government Engages Belgian Firm CMB.TECH
The National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General, Dr. Kaire Mbuende, has said the Namibian government is fully committed to utilising all available energy sources in the country to boost electricity …
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Nigeria Begins Official Campaign for IMO Council Re-Election
Nigeria has officially launched its campaign to be re-elected into the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 term. The event took place at the Delegates’ …
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Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa: G7 a Strategic Partner in SA’s Energy Transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to stronger ties with the Group of Seven (G7), describing the bloc as a strategic ally in key national priorities such as …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …
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Kenya Airways Seeks 7 Days to Resolve Gloria Incident
Kenya Airways has requested a seven-day period to address outstanding issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following a controversial incident involving a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and …