World

By Ebi Kesiena It has been reported by Ahram Online that Egypt is set to impose a new value-added tax of EGP0.50 ($0.02) on local tobacco sales. On Monday, Fakhri El-Fiqi, head of the House’s Planning...

By Ebi Kesiena The European Union (EU) has blocked about 23 000 tonnes of fertilizer donated to Zimbabwe by Russia due to its blockade on Russian agricultural exports. Sunday Mail reports that Zimbabwe is among several...

By Ebi Kesiena Since taking office, Kenya's President, William Ruto has traveled extensively outside the country. Amidst backlash, Ruto has now defended his numerous trips out of the country since he assumed office. Speaking during a...

By Ebi Kesiena Head of the UNESCO Liaison Office to the African Union Commission, Rita Bissoonauth has stressed that Ethiopia's beautiful world heritage sites must be conserved for future generations. In an interview, the director revealed...

By Ebi Kesiena An EU fleet of 100 armored vehicles was delivered on Saturday to Ghana as part of increased border security assistance for coastal West African nations affected by conflicts in the Sahel region. Ghana,...

By Ebi Kesiena Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Martin Kimani, has stated that Kenya calls for renewed commitment to a peace process following the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Speaking during the annual...