Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a U.S.-led draft plan to end the Russian invasion revealed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though key questions remain over territory and whether Moscow could accept the new terms. The 20-point plan, agreed on by U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow, but the Kremlin has…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a peace deal to end his country’s nearly four-year war with Russia are “very workable” and could be finalized within days, after which American envoys would present them to the Kremlin before further possible meetings in the United States next weekend. Zelenskyy warned…
In a dramatic twist, PZ Cussons has announced plans to retain its Africa business with ambitious growth plans, citing growth in its core business in Nigeria in particular. Recall that the company had in April 2024 announced plans to strategically review its Africa operations, stating its readiness to sell its 50% equity interest in PZ…
The Trump administration announced a deal Tuesday to officially end a major student loan repayment program implemented under President Joe Biden. The Education Department said in a news release that it reached a proposed joint settlement agreement with Missouri to bring an end to Biden’s “Saving on a Valuable Education” plan. Several Republican-led states had…
Municipalities have until Wednesday this week to make written submission on new draft rules that will influence how they operate, budget and deliver services in the energy sector. This follows national energy regulator Nersa publishing its draft electricity trading rules and a consultation paper in late November. It aims to establish a fair framework for…
Nairobi — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are preparing to convene the inaugural summit of their new Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), a landmark platform designed to advance joint projects in mining, tourism, public health, energy, and infrastructure. The initiative–first disclosed in June–is a central pillar of a broader peace agreement…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has unveiled its fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), reaffirming its commitment to tackling this pressing global health threat. The launch places Ethiopia among a growing number of African countries with firm strategies to address AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand drugs designed…
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) Heads of State Council at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on November 27, 2025. Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin…
In a meeting with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv last week, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll delivered a grim assessment. Driscoll told his counterparts their troops faced a dire situation on the battlefield and would suffer an imminent defeat against Russian forces, two sources with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. The Russians were ramping…
A Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicle on Nov. 20, 2024, in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Yan Dobronosov | Global Images Ukraine | Getty Images European defense stocks fell on Monday, extending declines as Ukraine and the U.S. made progress on peace proposals over the weekend. The Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defense index preliminarily closed the session 2.2% lower,…
