Isaack Mutua’s bright blue Foton truck, which he has converted into a mobile photography studio, stands out in the bustling streets of Nairobi’s Gikomba Market, and he often has customers lining up to have professional portraits taken. “This [Chinese] truck changed everything for me,” he said. “Before this, I struggled to maintain a [brick and… Continue reading Chinese Automakers Help to Drive Kenya’s Industrial and Employment Growth
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The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders
The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, leading to immense human suffering and widespread instability in the region. The situation has only worsened in recent years, with militia groups and external forces continuing to vie for control over the region’s wealth of natural resources. The DRC’s North… Continue reading The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders
EAC-SADC Summit Calls for Neutralisation of Destabilising Forces, Bolsters Peace Processes in DRC
In a bold move to restore stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), regional leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decided to neutralise destabilising forces and facilitate direct talks among all warring parties. They convened a Joint EAC-SADC Summit in Dar es Salaam,… Continue reading EAC-SADC Summit Calls for Neutralisation of Destabilising Forces, Bolsters Peace Processes in DRC
SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC
In a significant shift in African politics, leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decisively moved to isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame following recent deadly attacks that have further exacerbated instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame, whose government has long been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern… Continue reading SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC
African Leaders Unite to Drive Reforms for Stronger, More Independent AU, Kenyan Presidency Says
African leaders convened in Nairobi at the Retreat of the Extended Bureau on the Implementation of Institutional Reforms of the African Union (AU), chaired by Kenyan President William Ruto, to outline a comprehensive reform agenda for the AU, the Kenyan presidency noted in a statement. “A fit-for-purpose African Union is a necessary imperative at this point… Continue reading African Leaders Unite to Drive Reforms for Stronger, More Independent AU, Kenyan Presidency Says
East Africa Electric Highway Project Enables Energy Security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
East Africa has successfully tested the transmission of electricity from Kenya to Tanzania, marking a critical milestone for the East Africa Electric Highway project. This achievement follows the launch of the Ethiopia-Kenya power interconnection, which laid the foundation for a fully integrated regional electricity grid. The main objective of this initiative is to provide reliable,… Continue reading East Africa Electric Highway Project Enables Energy Security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact
China and Kenya have a time-honoured friendship and have jointly completed a number of flagship projects in connectivity, significantly contributing to regional economic and social development. Kenya stands out as a success story in China’s partnership with Africa. Kenyan President William Ruto led a delegation to China to attend the 2024 Summit of the Forum on… Continue reading Kenyan Minister Expounds On FOCAC Impact
Ethiopia Poised To Become Leader In Horticulture Development In The Region
A national office of COMESA’s East African Community (EAC) Horticulture Accelerator Programme (CEHA) has opened in Ethiopia. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. COMESA is a project aimed at enhancing the growth of the horticulture sector in Eastern and Southern Africa. The project also involves Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional… Continue reading Ethiopia Poised To Become Leader In Horticulture Development In The Region