NAIROBI/KIGALI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic step toward creating a borderless digital economy in East Africa, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Kenya-Rwanda Fintech Passporting Deal, signed on the sidelines of…
NAIROBI, March 13, 2026 — In a move signaling a definitive pivot in Kenya’s complex relationship with the International Criminal Court (ICC), President William Ruto has officially confirmed Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC nomination for the upcoming 2026 judicial elections. The announcement, made this week from State House, positions Justice Ndung’u as a primary candidate to…
Kenya has declared its readiness to host the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), scheduled for 8–10 April 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Held under the theme: “Adequate Housing for All: Advancing Socio-economic and Environmental Transformation towards the Realization of Agenda 2063” AUF2 will convene Heads of State and Government, Ministers,…
Galaxy S26 Ultra won Best in Show at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain. The Global Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) holds the GLOMO Awards annually during MWC to recognize outstanding innovations in the mobile industry. The Best in Show category celebrates consumer-focused products that set…
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Britain-U.S. relationship is “obviously not what it was,” as Britain reaffirmed its decision not to join the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, British media reported on Tuesday. Speaking to The Sun, Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has “not been helpful.” “I never thought I’d see that. I never…
The United States government has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) and four senior Rwandan officials for alleged support to the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—a move that could further strain relations in the volatile Great Lakes region. The sanctions, announced by the U.S….
How North Korea Built Nuclear Weapons is a story that spans decades of diplomacy, sanctions, inspections, and geopolitical tension. What began in 1985 as participation in a global non-proliferation treaty eventually led to North Korea becoming the first country in history to withdraw from that treaty and later declare itself a nuclear-armed state. Understanding how…
London, UK — February 20, 2026 The Prince Andrew arrest has sent shockwaves through Britain and the wider world. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to his ties with convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police confirmed that the former Duke of York was…
Thames Valley Police have arrested King Charle’s brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest follows a series of allegations that he shared official government documents, including material reportedly passed to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes after earlier claims said he circulated reports from trade visits, forwarded a confidential…
PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled dozens of upgraded, nuclear-capable rocket launchers in a grand ceremony, signaling a major military escalation just days before the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party convenes for its most significant political event in five years. Standing before rows of 50 new 600mm-caliber multiple…
