Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors. The diplomat said his mission will prioritise economic diplomacy. Ndevashiya placed strong emphasis on trade, investment and sector cooperation. He stressed the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free…
Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie, joined African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning in Addis Ababa to address the inaugural Africa-China Entrepreneurs Summit (CAES). The forum brought together business leaders from across Africa and China, alongside Jiang Feng, Ambassador of China to Ethiopia and the African Union, as well as representatives of…
The SA and Chinese delegation during a courtesy visit at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. (Image source: DSTI) South Africa and China’s science, technology and innovation deputy ministers have reaffirmed their countries’ bilateral agreement in science and technology. The collaborative engagement between the two deputies – Dr Nomalungelo Gina and Chen Jiachang – took…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for stronger economic, cultural, and strategic cooperation between Africa and Latin America. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá, Tuggar described the gathering as a critical platform for advancing dialogue and partnership among regions of the…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to India for what experts say is a “very significant trip” as he tries to reset relations between the two countries and find new markets for Canadian exports. While the trip, which starts Friday, is expected to be heavy on diplomacy, experts question whether it will result in…
Nairobi — The University of Nairobi has officially launched the Africa Centre for the Study of Russia, a new academic hub aimed at deepening research, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement between Africa and the Russian Federation. The inauguration ceremony, held Wednesday in Nairobi, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and scholars, marking what speakers described as…
IN international relations and diplomacy, foreign policy programmes of countries play very pivotal roles in their developmental programmes and shape their international relationship with the outside world. Countries adopt different foreign diplomatic programmes in alliance with other countries and the international community driven by various factors and objectives. One key influence and objective for which…
Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman, effective immediately, due to his relationship with the late sex offender. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Billionaire Thomas J Pritzker has announced that he is retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt…
South Africa said on Friday that trade minister Parks Tau has signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free access to the Chinese market for South African exports. Africa’s biggest economy is seeking to boost exports amid a tariff row with the US,…
Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney has hailed Canada’s improving ties with China, as well as the leadership of President Xi Jinping, declaring that their nations were charting a new course in cooperation at…
