IRAN has dismissed the prospect of holding direct negotiations with the United States, calling such talks “meaningless” in light of recent threats from former US President Donald Trump. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that direct talks…
ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, framing it as a goodwill gesture aimed at repairing ties with President Donald Trump’s administration. The announcement, made on X (formerly Twitter), comes just days…
TANZANIA has reached a major milestone in its energy ambitions, with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) now fully operational following the successful activation of all nine turbines. Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Doto Biteko confirmed the development during an official…
IN a sharp escalation of immigration enforcement, the United States has revoked all existing visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing South Sudan’s refusal to accept repatriated nationals ordered to leave the US. The decision, announced Saturday by US Secretary…
AFRICA’S better-known holiday spots—like Egypt, Morocco, and Tanzania—often top travel itineraries. But tucked along West Africa’s coast lies a destination still under the radar, promising visitors an unfiltered and unforgettable adventure: Sierra Leone. For travel blogger Claudia Tavani, the country delivered…
ONCE hailed as President Trump’s right-hand man, Elon Musk is now facing a serious fall from grace in Washington. The tech billionaire has been riding high since his appointment as the president’s special adviser, but his time in the White House is rapidly…
AMB. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of African Union Commission (AUC), has underscored the need for adequate investment in Africa Peace Fund to bolster growth. Adeoye gave the advice in his address on Friday in…
GHANA is ramping up efforts to revive oil production and unlock fresh investment across its upstream energy sector. In a bid to reverse natural declines in mature oilfields and expand exploration, the Petroleum Commission of Ghana is leading a strategic overhaul…
IF you’ve recently spotted a light-blue circle in your WhatsApp app, you’re not alone. That new icon is the Meta AI assistant, now rolling out to users worldwide, including in the UK, South Africa, India, and Australia. Initially launched in the US and Canada…
THE African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), long considered the bedrock of US-Africa trade relations, is facing its biggest threat in 25 years. The sweeping new tariffs unveiled by US President Donald Trump this week have cast serious doubt over the future of…
