European Union tightening migration rules to keep Africans Asians out, ease deportation process
Under the new rules, EU members would be able to establish so-called “return hubs” outside the bloc for people whose asylum claims have been rejected or who have been ordered to leave the EU. Deportees could be sent to hubs in countries with which they have no connection, which means EU countries can bypass the refusal of certain countries of origin to accept their nationals.
Kenya strengthens position in floriculture as annual flower show opens in Nairobi with record exhibitors
Mr Dick van Raamsdonk, the CEO OF HPP, said the exhibition had reached a new milestone, attracting the largest number of exhibitors in its history.
Kenya seals AI deal with France to help forecast crop yield and fortify food security
Michel Benet, Chair of DIGINOVE hailed the partnership as a step toward stronger collaboration in food security.
CIA whistle-blower testifies that Fauci knowingly led multi-agency cover-up of Covid lab leak evidence
Less than a week later, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully licensed Pfizer’s mRNA Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine. A day after the FDA issued its approval, the US military mandated the vaccine for its service members.
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.
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.
France outlines diplomatic relations tweak with Africa from offering aid to ‘shared agenda’
President William Ruto of Kenya, which is co-hosting the summit with France, referred to sovereignty eight times in his speech on the summit’s final day. He reiterated that the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations.
Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
On Sunday, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements involving investments in various sectors, including an ambitious nuclear energy plant, modernised transport and sustainable agriculture.
Britain’s new car sales topped by Volkswagen rise up 24 per cent in April
Although April is usually a month with lower volumes, this was the strongest April performance since 2019 when registration reached 161,064.
Romanian parliament passes no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan
Romania’s bicameral parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government on Tuesday, with 281 votes in favour and 4 against, bringing down the government, according to the parliament’s live broadcast of the vote. The joint sitting of Romania’s bicameral parliament started at 11 a.m., with 431 of...
