ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – U.S. Vice President JD Vance landed at Nur Khan Airbase on Saturday, April 11, 2026, marking the official commencement of the high-stakes Islamabad Peace Summit. Accompanied by a senior delegation including Jared Kushner and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Vance is tasked with brokering a permanent end to the six-week conflict between the…
Air France is increasing capacity on its Nairobi route as part of its 2026 summer schedule, reinforcing Kenya’s role as a strategic aviation gateway linking Africa to Europe, Asia and the Americas amid recovering and shifting global travel demand. The airline said it will serve close to 170 destinations across 73 countries during the summer…
Incoming reports confirm that massive fires have engulfed the Victory Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport following a coordinated assault early Monday, April 6, 2026. The facility, widely known as Victoria Base, was targeted by a sophisticated wave of strike drones and rockets, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between regional militias and…
For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi in a high-level push to unlock domestic capital and accelerate the continent’s industrialisation. The inaugural Africa We Build Summit, hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation in partnership with the Government of Kenya, will take place from April…
A high-stakes diplomatic effort in Pakistan has failed to break the deadlock between global superpowers and regional giants. The month-long war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran reached a critical juncture today as a “Four-Nation Consensus” involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey urged an immediate ceasefire to prevent a total global economic collapse. Despite…
With just two weeks to go before Nairobi hosts Africa’s most significant urban development gathering, Kenya has secured a strategic financial and technical partnership with Azerbaijan to support the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2). The agreement, signed in Nairobi, will see Azerbaijan, through the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA), support the successful delivery of the…
Habitat for Humanity has launched a new global campaign, Let’s Open the Door, aimed at raising awareness of the growing housing crisis and mobilising action across more than 60 countries. The campaign, unveiled across Africa and globally, brings together Habitat organisations and partners in a coordinated push to highlight the urgent need for safe, decent and…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The AFCON 2027 Pamoja Bid is currently facing its most significant hurdle yet as a stark financial disparity emerges between the three host nations. While the vision of a unified East African tournament captured the continent’s imagination, the reality on the ground in Nairobi suggests a growing crisis. As of today, Kenya…
Countries in the Asian continent are grappling with the rising cost of fuel and energy shortage as the Middle East war rages pushing Brent crude oil above Sh12,950 ($100) per barrel. As of today, Brent crude rose by 4 per cent to Sh13,465 ($103.94) per barrel in Asian trading, following an earlier spike to $113…
Kenya–China trade is entering a transformative new chapter following the high-profile arrival of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi. In a move that signals a departure from traditional debt-based diplomacy, the visit has shifted the spotlight toward aggressive trade liberalization and industrial synergy. Joining Kenyan Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at the Kenya–China Business…
