U.S. Firm Mobility Technologies Launches First Visa and Mastercard Certified Card Facility in Rwanda for East Africa ...

1 Rwanda has marked a major milestone in regional digital infrastructure with the launch of East Africa’s first Visa and Mastercard certified card personalization facility by U.S.-based Mobility Technologies, Inc. The new center, unveiled in Kigali on …

York teenagers prepare to fly 6,000 miles for East Africa volunteer work

Nineteen students from Archbishop Holgate’s School are embarking on the once-in-a-lifetime trip to Uganda after raising thousands of pounds to cover the costs. Pupils from Years 9, 11 and 12 are going on the adventure in early July for two weeks, …

East Africa finance ministers present budgets for 2025-2026 fiscal year

In a synchronized effort to navigate the choppy waters of economic uncertainty, East African finance ministers presented their national budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal prudence over aggressive tax strategies. This comes as a …

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Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a ...

For a generation, the promotion of a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a core pillar of U.S. policy in the Middle East. But ahead of a major United Nations conference on how to advance that solution, some are asking if …

Atitio banks on 53 years' experience ahead of KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Kisumu

Atitio banks on 53 years’ experience ahead of KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Kisumu By Washington Onyango Veteran golfer Joseph Atitio will be relying on his vast experience as he steps onto the Nyanza Golf Club course for the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on …

The ripple effects of US foreign aid cuts to food and water access across North Africa

This article is part of an MEI research initiative examining the complex interplay between food security, governance, political stability, and economic development in North Africa and the Sahel. The project brings together a diverse range of perspectives …

US advises citizens in Middle East, North Africa to be more cautious amid rising tensions

The United States is advising its citizens in the Middle East and North Africa region to exercise increased caution due to heightened regional tensions, the US State Department said on Thursday. Sending out a security alert, the State Department wrote on …

The UAE’s Imperial Outpost in Africa: A Closer Look at Abiy Ahmed’s Strategic Alliances

By Fenta Takele The UAE’s Imperial Outpost in Africa is gaining significant attention, with many concerned about its effects on the region’s geopolitics. As Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, shapes strategic alliances, there is growing curiosity—and …

US State Department Issues Travel Warning and Embassy Evacuations in Middle East

The U.S. Department of State has issued an official warning to its citizens who are currently in or planning to visit countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The document highlights the increasing threat to foreigners due to escalating tensions in …