Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have indeed officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as of January 29, 2025. This move was announced by the military juntas of these countries, who cited several reasons for their exit, including ECOWAS’s imposition of “inhumane” sanctions in response to the coups in their nations, […]
In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations, Kenyan President William Ruto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have signed twelve agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations. The agreements, which cover a wide range of sectors including trade, investment, education, and technology, mark a milestone in the growing partnership between Egypt and […]
The Kenyan Ministry of Health is set to re-evaluate its budget following the United States’ withdrawal of aid to key health programs, a move that could significantly disrupt the country’s healthcare services. This development comes at a time when the Kenyan government is under pressure to find alternative ways to fund vital health initiatives that […]
In a pivotal move that has drawn attention from both Wall Street and Washington, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced that the U.S. central bank will hold interest rates steady, despite continued pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them further. The decision comes as inflation remains above the Fed’s target of 2%, sparking a […]
In a bold move, President Donald J. Trump has announced that all federal employees must return to in-person work by February 6, 2025, or face the possibility of termination. This new mandate, which comes as part of a broader push to reshape the federal workforce, has sparked mixed reactions across the political spectrum and within […]
In a major development, Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the suspension of his accounts on Facebook and Instagram following the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The settlement marks a significant resolution in a legal battle that has been ongoing […]
USAID and its war on sovereignty. The context behind this discussion is that the Trump administration has put on leave about 60 senior career officials at the US Agency for International Development (USAid) workers, after Washington put a sweeping freeze on US aid (in general) worldwide. The administration further urged the USAid staff to join […]
A highly anticipated meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), has been postponed due to the ongoing Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit. The meeting, which was expected to address a growing rift between the African National Congress (ANC) and the DA, particularly over the […]
In the wake of escalating tensions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, protests erupted in the capital city of Kinshasa yesterday. Demonstrators rallied in support of President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration, denouncing Rwanda and expressing outrage over the ongoing conflict in the country’s eastern region. Meanwhile, the situation has forced many civilians […]
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been on a diplomatic tour across Europe, working to shore up support from European allies in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to acquire Greenland. The president’s insistence on purchasing the semi-autonomous Danish territory has sent shockwaves through Copenhagen and raised serious concerns in European capitals about […]