UK Cancels Military Training Exercise in Kenya After Government Licences Fail to Materialise
The United Kingdom has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Kenya after the necessary government licences failed to materialise. The cancellation however does not mean the exit of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in the…
144 Feared Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Tragedies Off Mauritania
At least 144 people are believed to be dead or missing after several migrant boats ran into trouble off the coast of Mauritania during rescue operations carried out in several operations between July 14 and 18. Most of the victims were on a boat that had…
UEFA President Ceferin Boycotts World Cup Final Amid FIFA Dispute
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin refused to attend Sunday’s World Cup final following a series of disagreements between the European governing body and FIFA over ‌disciplinary procedures, refereeing logistics, and match operations, a source with direct…
Nigeria Moves to Ban Bus Trading and Preaching Under New Road Safety Bill
Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill proposing tougher punishments for road offences. ‎‎ Under the bill, anyone caught selling goods, trading or preaching inside buses, minibuses and other public transport vehicles could be fined $33. ‎‎The bill now awaits…
Trump Administration Limits Foreign Students To Four -Year US Stay Under New Visa Rules
‎The Trump administration has given final notice of plans to implement stricter rules on foreign students, including preventing them from staying in the US for more than four years unless they get permission from the federal government.‎‎The policy also…
Ramaphosa Says South Africa Remains Globally Engaged Despite Anti-Migrant Tension
South African government has refuted claims that the country is becoming isolated from the rest of Africa following recent anti-migrant protests.‎‎Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, while briefing media stated that there was a sustained campaign…
Kenya Unveils Digital Security Mark to Combat Counterfeit Goods
Kenya has unveiled a major new initiative to curb the growing threat of counterfeit goods, with the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) announcing the rollout of a digital Anti-Counterfeit Security Device that will allow consumers and enforcement officers…
Inside the Mombasa Deal That Could Change Global Fishing Forever
Fifteen national governments from across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Pacific today adopted the Mombasa Declaration at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, committing to advance global fisheries transparency and strengthen efforts tocombat…
Kenya Sounds Alarm on Africa’s Data Gap as Global Data Festival Opens in Nairobi
As the global race for artificial intelligence accelerates, leaders gathering in Nairobi have delivered a stark message: Africa risks being left behind unless governments dramatically increase investment in data systems, satellite infrastructure and…
Qatar Airways Adds More African Flights to Meet Rising Travel Demand
Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its African network, resuming flights to key destinations and increasing frequencies on several routes as it seeks to meet growing demand for travel, trade and tourism across the continent. The airline…