Addis Abeba — Ethiopia has generated $288.48 million from the export of more than 160,000 tons of horticultural products during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, the Ministry of Agriculture announced, despite concerns raised by stakeholders over infrastructure gaps, logistics constraints, and land supply management. The ministry disclosed the performance following
The Nigerian government urged the warring parties to avoid actions that are likely to intensify hostilities. The Nigerian government has called for restraint and a return to negotiation as US and Israel continue their war with Iran. In a statement on Saturday night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "deep concern" over the violence that
The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting on the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Israel’s U.N. Mission says the meeting will take place at 4 p.m. EST (2100 GMT) at the request of Bahrain and France. China’s government said it is “highly concerned” about the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and
Uganda Court Confirms Museveni's 2026 Election Victory The Supreme Court of Uganda confirmed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the duly elected President of Uganda after granting an application to withdraw a petition challenging his victory in the January 15, 2026, general elections. Former candidate Robert Kasibante had filed the petition on grounds of alleged non-compliance with
A Nigerian defendant who suffered a stroke appeared in court Thursday as his lawyer sought bail on compassionate grounds, in a case unfolding against the backdrop of high-level US-Nigeria talks over Washington's designation of the country for religious freedom violations. Defence lawyer Ibrahim Angulu filed two applications: challenging duplicate counts and seeking bail for the
Nairobi — A 33-year-old Kenyan man accused of recruiting youths to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has been arraigned in court over alleged human trafficking and exploitation. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said Festus Arasa Omwamba, a director of Global Face Limited, is accused of recruiting 22 Kenyan youths and facilitating their travel
