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Tanzania-EU Funding Dispute: Who Pays the Economic Price?

The debate over development financing, national sovereignty and political conditionality has intensified in Tanzania following disagreements with the European Union over a €156 million development cooperation programme, raising questions about how political differences between international partners can affect economic development and ordinary
November 6, 2026

Russia Rejects Trump’s NATO Delay Proposal

Russia has firmly dismissed a proposal from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to postpone Ukraine’s NATO membership as part of a potential peace agreement. The proposal, which suggested delaying Ukraine’s accession to the alliance by 20 years, was aimed at easing tensions and
December 30, 2024

Trump Urges EU to Buy US Energy or Face Tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a bold challenge to the European Union (EU), calling for the bloc to significantly increase its purchase of American oil and gas. Trump argues this would help reduce the substantial trade deficit between the two economic powers,
December 30, 2024

Kenya Leads Eastern Africa in Diaspora Inflows

Kenya continues to dominate diaspora remittances in Eastern Africa, receiving $4.8 billion in 2024, according to newly released World Bank statistics. This figure dwarfs Somalia’s $1.73 billion and Uganda’s $1.49 billion, cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in leveraging financial support from
December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dies at 100

The 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter,  has died at the age of 100. He passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from
December 30, 2024

Over 2000 Mozambicans Flee To Malawi For Safety

Over 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, according to Malawian authorities, amid reports of dozens killed in escalating unrest following October election dispute. On Friday, some businesses, including banks, closed in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, and increased patrols were
December 28, 2024

India Considers Income Tax Cuts To Boost Consumption.

India according officials in government, is looking to cut income tax for individuals earning up to 1.5 million rupees (about $17,590) in its upcoming February budget. This decision aims to provide relief to the middle class and stimulate consumption as the economy
December 27, 2024

Putin Open To Talks With Trump On Russia-US Relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin  has through his foreign Minister  Sergey Lavrov, confirmed  that Russia is willing is to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration to improve relations with the U.S. According to the Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ,Russia has serious intentions to
December 27, 2024

Ghana Becomes 5th Country for Visa-Free Travel

Ghana’s outgoing president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted an executive order allowing visa-free access to his country by all Africans. With this move, Ghana, joins countries like Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin in offering visa-free travel for African passport holders,
December 27, 2024

WHO Director, UN Staff Survive Yemen Airstrike

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and other UN staff narrowly escaped an airstrike by Israel at Sana’a International Airport in Yemen on Thursday. In a social media post, Tedros revealed they were preparing to board their
December 27, 2024
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