Valentina Matvienko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council, expressed support for strengthening Russia's relationship with Somalia during a meeting with Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, Speaker of the Somali Federal Parliament's Senate, the Federation Council press service reports. "Russian senators are open to cooperation and dialogue, willing to share ...

 On June 1, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly unveiled plans for a new city to be developed in the desert, which will use about 7% of the country's annual Nile River water quota, according to Reuters. The Egyptian authorities believe that constructing this city will increase the value of state assets and raise land prices by implementin...

 The international security system established after World War II is rapidly becoming outdated and must be reimagined to address the interests of all nations. This message was delivered by Seydou Ouattara, Deputy Chairman of Burkina Faso's National Council for State Security, during the plenary session of the 13th International Meeting of High...

 Police officers from Namibia are currently undergoing forensic training in Russia, according to Joseph Shimweelao Shikongo, Chief Inspector of the Namibian Police, as reported to an African Initiative correspondent. "We have the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Windhoek and we cooperate in many areas, including training programs. Some of ...

 At least three people have been killed and 18 others injured in western Sudan as a result of drone attacks allegedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels in North Kordofan State, according to Sudan Tribune citing local sources. Sources told the publication that a drone, believed to belong to the RSF, struck a public transport ...

 A delegation of deputies from Russia's State Duma is set to travel to Burundi as international observers during the upcoming parliamentary elections. This announcement was made by State Duma member Nikolay Novichkov at the Africa Day celebration held at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Novichkov pointed ou...

 Uganda has entered into a framework cooperation program with the Islamic Development Bank, securing $800 million in funding for development projects across the country. The announcement was made by Uganda's Ministry of Finance via its official X (formerly Twitter) account. The signing ceremony took place during the 50th Annual Meeting of the ...

 The Russian state holding company Rosgeo and the Ministry of Natural Resources handed over two atlases of geological maps and technical reports on mineral resources in Sudan to the Sudanese Ministry of Natural Resources. According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), these valuable data were previously lost during the armed conflict in Sudan. The...

 Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will develop a project and feasibility study for the construction of a new city to tackle the issue of overcrowding in the capital, Accra. The statement was reported by the news portal Modern Ghana. According to the president, the new city is expected to be located somewh...

 Delegations from Mali and Niger have signed a series of cooperation memorandums aimed at ensuring stable fuel supplies to northern regions of Mali. The agreements are part of a strategic initiative by the Malian government to address energy shortages in border areas, according to the Niger Press Agency (ANP). The talks between the two countri...

 The BRICS platform could become an effective tool to help Cuba promote its educational, medical, and biotechnology services in African markets, thanks to the financing mechanisms of the BRICS New Development Bank. This statement was made to African Initiative by Juana Lilia Delgado Portal, head of the Central Bank of Cuba. "BRICS has the pote...

 Rwanda's leading mining company, Trinity Metals, has signed a memorandum of understanding with American firm Nathan Trotter to set up a new tin supply chain from Rwanda to the United States. This was announced by Trinity Metals' press service. According to the statement, the partnership is expected to boost job creation, promote sustainable d...

 Construction has commenced on the Katende hydroelectric power plant on the Lulua River, located in the Central Kasai province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The news was reported by RFI with reference to the country's Minister of Finance, Dudu Fwamba Likunde. "This project involves building a modern hydroelectric power plant along...

 A new World Bank regional headquarters for West and Central Africa has officially opened in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. The inauguration ceremony was led by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as reported by Seneweb. According to President Faye, "This initiative clearly reflects the transformational changes we are striving for – mo...

 Egypt has urged both India and Pakistan to prioritize peace and immediately resume diplomatic dialogue following the recent escalation of conflict between the two countries, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. > "Egypt is following with deep concern the current developments in India and Pakistan, including...

 Mali faces a range of obstacles on its path to energy independence, from regular power outages and massive debts of its main energy company, to the high cost of fuel for generators. Experts, government officials, and regular citizens spoke to the African Initiative about the country's current energy situation, potential solutions, and the rol...

 SpaceX has been granted an official license to operate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), clearing the way for the launch of the Starlink satellite internet service in the country, according to a statement from the DRC's telecommunications regulatory authority. The rollout of Starlink services is expected to begin within the coming da...

 On May 3, Gabon witnessed a significant moment as newly elected President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema took the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville, reports Gabon Media Time. Standing before a crowd of approximately 40,000 people—including leaders from Rwanda, Djibouti, Senegal, the Republic of...

 According to Al-Jazeera, citing its sources, 11 people were killed, including civilians, after a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebel assault on the city of Kosti in North Darfur, Sudan. Witnesses reported that on April 29, RSF used a drone to strike a Sudanese Armed Forces fueling station and the headquarters of the 18th Army Division. The rebel...

National Treasury has been dealt another blow in the value-added tax (VAT) increase saga after the Western Cape High Court ordered that parliament's adoption of the fiscal framework and VAT increase be set aside. The court made the order on Sunday in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters's(EFF) court challenge to have the VAT r...