•AU Refused to Be a Hostage of Kenya’s Internal Affairs, Djibouti Says Djibouti has strongly criticized Kenyan President William Ruto’s reaction to the defeat of his preferred candidate, Raila Odinga, in the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The sharp response came after Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was declared the winner, having secured […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has downplayed his defeat in the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position, stating that he harbors no bitterness over the outcome. Instead, he expressed contentment and a willingness to continue serving Africa in different capacities. Speaking after the results were announced, Odinga emphasized that competition inherently […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopia and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors, including trade, tourism, and aviation. This was highlighted during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and the CEO […]
In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]
Kyiv, Ukraine| Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly had a heated exchange with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a private meeting in Kyiv on February 12, after the American official pressed Ukraine to sign over 50% of its critical mineral reserves as compensation for U.S. aid, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, a high-level gathering of African leaders focused on continental development, security, and cooperation. Upon his arrival at Bole International Airport, President Ramaphosa was warmly received by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, held bilateral discussions with his Mauritanian counterpart, Dr. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. The meeting focused on deepening economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Mauritania while reinforcing cooperation […]
Governors Insist on Equitable Share as National Budget Increases The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly opposed the proposed reduction in county revenue allocation, demanding that the National Government reinstate the Sh400.1 billion equitable share previously agreed upon. The CoG’s Executive and Liaison, Management and Business Committee insists that the revised national budget, recently adopted […]
•Washington Seeks Clarity on Potential EU “Peacekeeping” Force Amid Shifting Strategy The United States has formally asked its European NATO allies to assess their available military resources and determine the number of troops they could potentially deploy to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee for Kiev, should Washington and Moscow reach an agreement to […]
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, February 13, 2025, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu was handed a 10-year ban from holding public office after being found guilty in a Sh588 million corruption case. The ruling, delivered by Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki, also imposed a hefty Sh53.5 million fine on Waititu, with the […]
