Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Seize Control of Walikale, Defying Ceasefire
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, entered Walikale, a strategic town in eastern Congo, defying ceasefire calls from Congo and Rwanda's...
Year: 2025
Trump Critiques India’s High Tariffs While Advocating for Stronger Bilateral Trade Relations
President Trump praised the U.S.-India relationship but criticized India's high tariffs. He threatened reciprocal tariffs starting April 2 if India...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Reinforce Defence Ties Amid Regional Challenges
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have pledged to enhance their defence and security cooperation during a bilateral meeting. Leaders expressed satisfaction...
Ethiopia Implements New Tax to Address Funding Gap After USAID Suspension
Ethiopia has implemented a new tax for workers to mitigate the financial shortfall caused by the suspension of USAID funding....
Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female President of the IOC
Kirsty Coventry has made history by becoming the first woman to lead the IOC, succeeding Thomas Bach. At 41, she...
American detained by Taliban in Afghanistan is freed in Qatari-mediated deal
George Glezmann, a US citizen detained in Afghanistan for over two years, has been released following negotiations facilitated by Qatar...
Susan Nakhumicha Appointed as Kenya’s UN Envoy Following Health Ministry Dismissal
Susan Nakhumicha, dismissed as Health CS, has been appointed as Kenya's Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat by President William Ruto. This...
Trump Considers Extension of Chevron’s Sanction Waiver for Venezuela
President Trump is considering extending Chevron's sanction waiver for Venezuela, following a meeting with oil executives. The potential shift reflects...
Vitol to Acquire Key Assets from Eni in Côte d’Ivoire and Congo
Vitol is set to acquire assets from Eni in Côte d’Ivoire and the Republic of Congo for $1.65 billion. This...
Mozambique and Zambia Sign Agreement for Electricity Interconnection
Mozambique and Zambia signed an agreement for electricity interconnection to bolster energy supply within the SADC region. Managed by EDM...
