Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle Owolabi

Adekunle, a seasoned journalist renowned for his astute coverage of global affairs, has honed his craft across diverse newsrooms in Lagos, Johannesburg, and Abu Dhabi. Adept at navigating the complexities of political and international diplomacy, he consistently delivers insightful analysis and accurate reporting, earning him recognition as a trusted voice in the field
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H.E. Mohammed Mutair Al-Enazi, Qatari Ambassador to Kenya, meets with Abdishakur Hussein, Acting Deputy Director-General and Head of the Middle East Directorate, to discuss trade, investment, and skilled labor opportunities between Kenya and Qatar.
Diplomacy

Kenya Hosts Qatari Ambassador

Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya’s Acting Deputy Director-General of Foreign Service, Mr. Abdishakur Hussein, on Monday hosted Qatar’s Ambassador, H.E. Mohammed…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering remarks during the closing and handover ceremony of the G20 Leaders Summit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [Photo: GCIS]
Diplomacy

South Africa Outlines G20 Focus on Equality

South Africa’s G20 Presidency plans were unveiled at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, with President Cyril…

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Ambassador Mathu Joyini speaks at the opening of the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the High-Level Political Forum on Unlocking Investments to Achieve the SDGs. South Africa is actively participating in the HLPF, held from July 8 to 18, 2024, under the auspices of ECOSOC.
Diplomacy

South Africa Calls for UN Action After Peacekeeper Attacks in DRC

South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mathu Joyini, affirmed the country's commitment to supporting peace and stability…

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Ernest Rwamucyo, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Rwanda to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council meeting on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Diplomacy

Rwanda Commits to Solution as DRC Violence Escalates

Rwanda has reiterated its commitment to a political solution in the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

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Diplomacy

France Condemns Rwanda as M23 Seizes Goma

Gunfire broke out in Goma, eastern Congo, on Monday after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels claimed control of the city, despite the…

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M23 rebel soldiers stand guard at the former Congolese army headquarters in Goma, on Friday, after it was abandoned. TONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images
News

M23 Rebels Enter Goma City Center

Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan 27 — M23 rebels entered the center of Goma on Monday, claiming to have…

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DA's John Steenhuisen and President Cyril Ramaphosa
Politics

DA Declares Dispute with Unity Government

Johannesburg, Jan 25 — South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has declared a dispute with the Government of National Unity (GNU),…

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Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission for eastern Congo, in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo February 20, 2024. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo
News

SA Troops Stop M23 Advance on Goma, Suffer Casualties

South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops, alongside regional counterparts, have repelled a major offensive by the M23 rebel group…

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Basílio Muhate receives the tourism portfolio from Eldevina Materula during a handover ceremony in Maputo.
Government

Mozambique Reshuffles Ministries as Materula Exits Tourism Role

Eldevina Materula officially transferred the tourism portfolio to Basílio Zefanias Muhate, the newly appointed Minister of Economy, during a handover…

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Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yalchin Rafiyev, during the third political consultations held in Addis Ababa.
Diplomacy

Ethiopia, Azerbaijan Hold Third Political Talks

Ethiopia and Azerbaijan strengthened diplomatic ties during the third political consultations held in Addis Ababa. The discussions were led by…

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Ambassador Mesganu Arga hosts Kyrgyz First Deputy Minister Asein Isaev to discuss bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation, and proposed agreements to strengthen collaboration. Photo: MoFA Ethiopia
Diplomacy

Ethiopia, Kyrgyz Republic Strengthen Ties

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, met with Asein Isaev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…

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Moroni, May 26, 2024. Speech by His Excellency AZALI Assoumani President of the Union of the Comoros,
Politics

Comoros President to Hand Power to Son in 2029

MORONI, Jan 24 – Comoros President Azali Assoumani has publicly stated that he intends to pass on power to his…

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State Minister Mesganu Arga meets Zimbabwean Ambassador Sophia Nyamudeza to discuss bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and the upcoming African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
Diplomacy

Ethiopia and Zimbabwe Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga Moach, met with Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, H.E. Sophia Nyamudeza, to…

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Ambassador Mesganu Arga meets with Vahid Jalalzadeh to discuss economic collaboration in key sectors.
Diplomacy

Ethiopia, Iran Discuss Economic Cooperation

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, held talks with Iran’s Deputy Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranians Affairs…

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Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa
Technology

Microsoft to Train 1 Million South Africans in AI by 2026

JOHANNESBURG – Microsoft plans to equip 1 million South Africans with artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills by 2026, according…

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