Author: James Wambua

Patrice Lumumba was a spokesman in the struggle for progress in Africa in the early years of African independence. Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) is one of best universities in Russia. During Sputnik’s dialogue on Russia-Africa cooperation speakers focuses on training highly qualified personnel. Sputnik International Multimedia Press Center in Moscow hosted a roundtable discussion on Russia-Africa: Media Cooperation and Media Sovereignty. Sergei Kochetkov, the first deputy editor-in-chief of the Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group, took part in the conversation. Oleg Ozerov, Head of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Secretariat and Ambassador-at-Large for the Russian Foreign Ministry, was…

In West Africa, half of the 11.6 million individuals, who were set to receive food aid between June to August, will not get any support. Only about 6.2 million people will get support. They are mainly refugees, displaced individuals, malnourished children under the age of 5, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and girls. Populations at risk as spread across Burkina Faso, Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and north-eastern Nigeria. Millions of people grappling with West Africa’s hunger crisis will not receive emergency assistance between June and September due to limited funding. According to the World Food Programme (WFP),…

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Felix Tshisekedi agree on exploring electric batteries deal during a bilateral business forum in Kinshasa. Another agreement will see the revival of the 11GW Inga 3 hydropower project on the Congo River. President Ramaphosa terms DRC as the “beating heart” of Africa in a meeting with Tshisekedi and hundreds of industrialists. President Cyril Ramaphosa has won big in his talks with his Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) counterpart where a deal on the manufacture electric batteries will be explored. Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Ramaphosa undertook to ensure the implementation of various agreements concluded during the…

About 80 percent of trade in East Africa goes through Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. Kenya is a top destination for venture capital on the continent. Renewable sources account for the majority of Kenya’s on-grid electricity production. The top American diplomat in Nairobi Meg Whitman is turning out to be one of the biggest marketers for Nairobi, calling for increased US investments in Kenya and across Africa. Kenya and many economies in Africa have a significant number of relatively untapped industries. Emerging sectors such as technology, e-commerce, financial services, healthcare, and energy offer substantial potential for growth. “When I was a…

A court of Appeal in the UK has termed unlawful the plan to deport thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda. Authorities in Kigali say Rwanda is one of the safest countries in the world. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure to counter massive waves on immigrants landing on UK shores. The ruling by UK Court of Appeal that Rwanda is not a safe country for asylum seekers has left authorities in Kigali angry after judges cast doubt on the East African Community member country’s security and ability to host people fleeing persecution from their homelands. Putting refugees…

Last year, about 90 percent of climate change-related disaster losses in Africa were not insured. Global insurance broker Gallagher Re says affordability of premiums, quality of data, and technical capacity is hindering insurance uptake. DRC has appointed Gallagher Re to find ways to enhance the country’s  insurance penetration rate in mining industry. Climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts, and floods in many parts of Africa. These extreme weather events are resulting in significant damage to property, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Flooding induced by climate change Last year, for…

Angola’s oil and gas sector has been placed at the forefront of African energy investment. Angola has regulatory reforms, infrastructure development, and exploration strategies in place. Natural gas will play a crucial role in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. Angola has 13.5 trillion cubic of natural gas. Over the past 30 years, massive Angolan oil and gas reserves have steadily positioned the southern African country as a top destination for investors. Strong returns on investment from Angolan oil and gas are now attracting even more global market players. The country’s oil-rich acreage is paying great dividends. Angolan oil…

At least four Moscow schools will teach Swahili and Amharic for children starting September 2023 as part of the new special program. Historically, Russia was one of the countries where the African elite went to earn degrees. Calls for Russia and Africa to resume educational exchanges intensify. Experts  also call for cooperation in agriculture, energy and investments between Russia and Africa. Next time you land in Moscow, do not be surprised to if you come across common Swahili greetings such as “Jambo” (Hello), “Habari” (How are you?), and “Asante” (Thank you) as you transact across Russia. Swahili is a language…

The cloud business unit of China’s tech giant Tencent is seeing a huge opportunity for growth in the Middle East region. At the moment, Gulf states are committing capital and policy support behind the vision of 4IR-driven economies. Tencent Cloud is offering a cloud-based platform for developing and distributing lightweight applications—mini-apps framework—within a digital ecosystem. With the ambitious development of smart cities and other tech-based industries across the Middle East, the cloud business unit of China’s tech giant Tencent is seeing a huge opportunity for growth in the region. Whether it is fintech applications based on the blockchain, vertical farms…

Unicorns can play a huge role in promoting urban connectivity and creating jobs. The Arab-China conclave served as a platform to discuss the global economic outlook and sustainable development. Conclave is an opportunity to forge new connections, and open up fresh investment opportunities. The 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) hosted Top 50 Unicorns from China. The forum brought together investors, startups, and innovators from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. It marked an opening ceremony for ‘Arab China Unicorn Investment Conclave’ by HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign…