The inaugural edition of ACFTA Fest 2026 has concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in Pan-African collaboration. The three-day festival brought together a dynamic mix of cultural showcases, entrepreneurial innovation, and sporting excellence, positioning itself as a pioneering platform for cross-sector engagement across the continent. Conceived as a…
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…
Governance, legitimacy, and shifting global alliances are set to define Africa’s political trajectory in 2026, according to a new report released following a high-level forum in Brussels. The Africa Political Outlook (APO) report, titled “Report on the State of African Governance: Forces of the Future,” presents a cautiously optimistic yet…
Tributes continue to pour in from around the world following the passing of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, with the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, joining global leaders in mourning the veteran statesman. At Raila Odinga’s Opoda home in Siaya…