Nairobi: Africa and France push for mutually rewarding collaboration at Africa Forward Summit

Nairobi: Africa and France push for mutually rewarding collaboration at Africa Forward Summit

The summit, co-chaired by Kenya President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, brought together heads of state and government from some 30 countries on the continent and France in what organisers described as an implementation-focused forum to deliver concrete investment opportunities, policy reforms and actionable partnerships.

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Divisions rock Britain’s ruling Labour party as three junior ministers resign to force PM Starmer to quit

Divisions rock Britain’s ruling Labour party as three junior ministers resign to force PM Starmer to quit

British media reported that around 110 Labour MPs had signed a statement opposing a leadership contest at the current time. The latest turmoil marks the third wave of calls for Starmer’s resignation this year.

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Africa Forward Summit: African leaders agree at Nairobi meeting underwrite domestic manufacturing of drugs and vaccines

Africa Forward Summit: African leaders agree at Nairobi meeting underwrite domestic manufacturing of drugs and vaccines

During a high-level meeting to discuss the newly launched Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing (AIM2030), Kenyan President William Ruto said that Africa must overcome infrastructure and technical capacity bottlenecks to accelerate the implementation of the AIM2030.

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South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026

South African president cites AU Agenda 2063 to spur African tourism at Travel Indaba 2026

Africa’s Travel Indaba is an iconic African leisure trade show, owned by South African Tourism with the specific objective of creating market access for a vast array of African leisure tourism products.

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That China and United States are capable of managing differences matters more than ever

That China and United States are capable of managing differences matters more than ever

Experience has repeatedly shown that when China and the United States strengthen dialogue and cooperation, the global economy gains confidence and international tensions ease.

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Secessionism: Mombasa Republican Council petition UN, AU and ICC over right to break away

Secessionism: Mombasa Republican Council petition UN, AU and ICC over right to break away

The MRC bases its claim to coastal self-governance on historical grounds, arguing that the coastal strip which traces back to the Sultanate of Zanzibar and the British Protectorate established in 1888 was a distinct governing entity before being transferred to Kenya at independence.

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Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity

Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity

Jean-François argues that connectivity brings people together by expanding access to knowledge, enabling business, and supporting development.

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How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline

According to the report, prime coastal land that is defined as land within one kilometre of the beachfront, covers approximately 536 square kilometres. However, about 30 per cent of this land is unavailable for development due to natural features

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