The upcoming trip to Kenya by the UK King Charles III could offer both sides a chance to renew their ties by focusing on the challenges ahead, officials of both countries said ahead of the visit next week, The East African reports. King Charles III starts a maiden state visit to a Commonwealth country from […]
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The United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) reconvened ceasefire talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). We thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting the talks, and welcome IGAD, which is also participating on behalf of the African Union, as […]
The German chancellor told a Nigerian newspaper there was potential for “much more cooperation and investment” with Abuja. Germany is eyeing the possibility of importing natural gas from Nigeria, according to comments Chancellor Olaf Scholz made in an interview with Nigerian daily newspaper The Punch. Scholz is set to arrive in the West African state […]
As the world anticipates King Charles III’s historic visit to Kenya on October 31, the Nandi community’s quest for justice and reparation is reignited. They are demanding the return of the skull of Koitalel arap Samoei, a revered chief, spiritual guide, and warrior who resisted British colonial forces in 1905. The Nandi elders are calling for […]
Brussels — Local coffee farmers will start selling their produce directly to one of the world’s largest coffee firms, The Java Coffee Company, following an agreement signed yesterday by the firm and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Rotselaar, Belgium. According to the Joint Commitment deal, the Java Coffee Company, pledged to purchase Kenyan coffee directly […]
The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week’s meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders as an important step towards the formation of an inclusive and representative pro-democracy civilian front. This gathering speaks to the Sudanese people’s commitment to a democratic future. We […]
Harare — Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi is ultimately to blame for the failure of projects at the centre of the “tuna bond” affair, the owner of Emirati-Lebanese shipbuilder Privinvest told London’s High Court, writes or reports ……………… Privinvest and its French shipping tycoon owner Iskander Safa, is accused of spending more than U.S.$136 million to […]
Harare — The Libyan parliament on Wednesday, October 25, requested that ambassadors from countries that “support” Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza leave the country, AFP reports. Since October 7, 2023 when Hamas militants began an onslaught that Israeli sources said killed 1,400 civilians, Israel has been bombing the Gaza Strip. The Health […]
Brussels — Director of Ceremonies;Your Excellency, Dr Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission;Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Ladies and gentlemen; I am pleased to be here at the Inaugural Global Gateway Forum and to give remarks at this Leaders Session on the Green Energy Transition and Green Hydrogen. Last year, […]
Brussels — The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his delegation arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium for an international summit. Mohamud is participating in a crucial Global Gateway Forum, scheduled to take place on October 25 and 26 between the European Union and developing countries in Brussels. The conference, which will last […]
Nairobi — The British High Commission in Nairobi has rebranded some of its vehicles with the Nairobi matatus graffiti art style ahead of the visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Kenya slated next week. King Charles III and the Queen are set to visit Kenya from Tuesday next week to Friday in […]
Harare — The European Union Council enacted a legislative framework that permits it to “sanction individuals and entities responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability, and security of Niger”, RFI reports. Anyone in Niger who “undermines the constitutional order, or constitutes serious violations to human rights or international humanitarian law” will be targeted by […]
London — King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom have expressed their deep appreciation for the warm and enduring relationship with Kenya during a reception held at Buckingham Palace. The reception, hosted for the Kenyan diaspora, provided an opportunity for King Charles III to convey his confidence in fostering future partnerships with […]
Nairobi — The announcement of the upcoming visit by Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla toKenya has been described as a major boost to the tourism sector. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said in a statement that the visit by Their Majesties will put Kenya firmly on the map for potential tourists and investors in […]
In what could form important precedents, the National Court of Asylum (la Cour nationale du droit d’asile – CNDA) in France last week granted political asylum to two applicants, from West Darfur and North Darfur respectively, acknowledging that “Darfur is in the grip of indiscriminate violence of exceptional intensity”. A CNDA statement following the verdict […]
DODOMA: THE Health Promotion and System Strengthening (HPSS) through its Improved Health Community Fund (iCHF) Project, has enrolled over four million citizens into a functional and affordable health insurance system. Funded by the Swiss government and implemented by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), the project came to an end recently after […]
The Ugandan government has said it is yet to release the autopsy on the death of two foreign tourists killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park until they get an input from foreign forensic experts. Updating the country about the incident, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said the bodies of the South African and British tourists have […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto on Monday met with the British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan and other senior officials to discuss King Charles III’s Royal visit to Kenya slated for next week. King Charles III and the Queen are set to visit Kenya from October 31 to November 3rd in a historic visit […]