Zambia has announced a major milestone in its drive toward energy self-sufficiency with the signing of a $1.1 billion agreement to construct a crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola. Revealed on Monday, the landmark project is set to process up to 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day—enough…
Cameroon’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October, has drawn a record 81 candidate applications—a historic figure that underscores growing political tension and calls for change. The national electoral body closed the submission window at midnight on Monday. Among the applicants are several familiar faces returning for a second bid at…
Hundreds of Sudanese nationals gathered at Cairo’s central train station this week as part of a new Egyptian government initiative offering free train rides back to Khartoum, Sudan’s capital. The move comes following the recent recapture of Khartoum by the Sudanese Armed Forces from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has cancelled an international tender for the much-anticipated upgrade of the Pangani–Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi (B32) road, despite securing a financing commitment from the China Exim Bank. Initially advertised on July 15, 2025, the tender exclusively targeted Chinese firms or Chinese-led joint ventures. However, within a week,…
In a decisive move underscoring its commitment to impartiality, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has dismissed its Vice Chairperson, Ms. Wambui Nyutu, over her continued involvement in partisan political activities. The announcement was made on July 22, 2025, by NCIC Chairperson Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, following a Special…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has called for the immediate removal of all medical officer interns stationed in Kiambu County, citing unsafe working conditions due to a prolonged doctors’ strike. In a statement issued by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah, the union expressed deep concern…
In a renewed shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has announced the United States will once again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking a return to a decision he first made during his initial term. The move, reversed under President Joe Biden,…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reassured Kenyans that the recent surge in fuel prices is a temporary setback, with pump prices expected to decline in the coming months. Speaking during a session with the National Assembly’s Energy Committee, CS Wandayi downplayed concerns over the July–August 2025 price hike, stating,…
Azerbaijan is charting a bold path toward expanding its global economic footprint, with a renewed focus on investment and trade partnerships across Africa. President Ilham Aliyev announced the country’s strategic shift during a meeting with participants of the 3rd Global Media Forum held in Shusha, emphasizing Azerbaijan’s readiness to deepen…
Kenya’s sports leadership landscape has welcomed back a familiar and visionary figure—Alexander “Sasha” Mutai following his election to the executive committee of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K). Mutai, a seasoned sports administrator and former Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman, secured one of the three coveted executive positions with…
