Bilateral relations between China and Seychelles are entering a new phase marked by expanding trade, deeper private-sector collaboration, and growing cooperation in the blue economy and digital innovation sectors. The renewed momentum comes as Chinese Vice President Han Zheng undertakes a multi-country African tour from March 22 to 30, including…
Conflicting reports have deepened uncertainty over whether the M23 rebel group is withdrawing from parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fresh questions about the trajectory of the fragile security situation in the region. Local media outlets and residents in North Kivu have reported seeing M23 fighters vacating certain…
Algeria has declared three days of national mourning following the death of former president Liamine Zeroual, who passed away at the age of 84. The Algerian presidency confirmed that Zeroual died at a military hospital in Algiers after a prolonged illness, with flags ordered to fly at half-mast nationwide in…
Veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso has secured another term in office after winning 94.9 percent of the vote in Congo-Brazzaville’s presidential election, according to official results announced by the constitutional court. The March 15 vote extends Sassou Nguesso’s decades-long rule over the oil-rich Central African nation, formally known as the…
Konza Technopolis has partnered with Microsoft to roll out a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative targeting women, in a move aimed at strengthening gender inclusion in Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The programme was unveiled during the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, which convened more…
Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro has issued his first public message since being detained in the United States, saying he and his wife remain “steadfast” and “serene” despite months in custody. In a statement shared via his X account on Saturday, Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores said they were…
Nepal’s intensifying anti-corruption crackdown has taken a new turn with the arrest of Deepak Khadka, as authorities widen investigations into alleged financial crimes and political accountability following months of unrest. Police confirmed that Khadka was detained on Sunday in connection with a money laundering case. According to the Central Investigation…
William Ruto has directed Kenyan ambassadors and high commissioners to adopt a more aggressive, results-oriented approach to diplomacy, focusing on converting international engagements into measurable economic gains. Speaking at the opening of the 19th Ambassadors and High Commissioners Conference in Nairobi, the President underscored the need for diplomats to actively…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have entered the expanding Middle East conflict, launching missiles and drones toward Israel in what analysts describe as a significant escalation with far-reaching implications. The strike, confirmed by Israeli authorities on Saturday, marks the group’s first direct attack on Israel in months and signals a shift from…
Apple Inc. is marking its 50th anniversary amid a pivotal moment for the global technology industry, as the rise of artificial intelligence challenges the Silicon Valley pioneer to deliver its next transformative breakthrough. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple evolved from a garage startup…