Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a management agreement with Albushra Real Estate Limited to launch The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, marking the global debut of the group’s newest brand concept. The signing reinforces Swiss-Belhotel International’s strategic expansion across Afr
Jan 20, 2026
With just days to go, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 is positioning Tripoli as a strategic hub for high-impact energy, infrastructure, and investment partnerships, as the country intensifies efforts to drive economic recovery and production growth. Tripoli, Libya – 19 January 202
Jan 20, 2026
Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, the Member of Parliament for Salaga South, has recorded a highly successful first day of engagement at the ongoing session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, with Ghana receiving strong international commendation for its ch
Jan 20, 2026
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been placed under house arrest in the aftermath of Uganda’s recent general election, according to reports from local sources and eyewitnesses. The development occurred shortly after voting concluded, at a time wh
Jan 16, 2026
At least seven people have been confirmed dead following a wave of violence that broke out in parts of central Uganda after the country’s recent elections, according to police authorities. The unrest reportedly occurred overnight in several communities, prompting heightened security deployments acro
Jan 16, 2026
South Africa has defended its participation in a week-long BRICS naval exercise off its coastline, describing the operation as “essential” for regional maritime security and defence cooperation. The exercise involves Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and has drawn international attenti
Jan 11, 2026
Many African countries continue to grapple with a long-standing economic dilemma: balancing the push for import substitution with ongoing dependence on foreign goods. Despite repeated policy efforts aimed at boosting local production, the continent still spends billions of dollars each year importin
Jan 11, 2026
