The Habari Network

Herschel Walker nominated by Trump for US Ambassador to the Bahamas - https://lnkd.in/gP_UUBxG - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Herschel Walker, a renowned athlete, businessman, and philanthropist, as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Walker, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL star, has an extensive history of public service. During Trump’s first term, he co-chaired the President’s Council on

Biden’s visit highlights G7 efforts to counter China’s influence in Africa through Infrastructure Investment - https://lnkd.in/gFqGziZu - By Mary Alorh The recent visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Africa marked a significant step in the G7’s strategy to counter China’s growing influence on the continent. Central to this effort is the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), an initiative aimed at developing critical infrastructure in resource-rich

DR Congo Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Launch National Carrier - https://lnkd.in/e_jugz_x - President Félix Tshisekedi officially inaugurated the first flight of Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo's new national airline, on Tuesday. The airline is a joint venture between the DR Congo government, holding a 51 percent stake, and Ethiopian Airlines, with a 49 percent share. Air Congo will initially operate with

Africa’s Moment to Shine: Reclaiming Its Power and Potential - https://lnkd.in/gKzU7tKd - By JP Følsgaard Bak "Africa is not a place, it is an emotion," said Kwame Nkrumah, one of Africa’s most revered leaders and the first President of Ghana. This profound sentiment reflects Nkrumah’s vision of a unified Africa and his role as the founder of the Pan-African philosophy, which laid the

Rwanda forms Strategic Investment and Tourism Partnership with Steve Harvey's BILT LLC - https://lnkd.in/g2FZ8n37 - The government of Rwanda has signed a strategic partnership with American comedian and television host Steve Harvey’s company, BILT LLC, to promote tourism and investment in the country. The agreement was formalized in Kigali by Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), on behalf of the Government of Rwanda,

Ethiopia passes law to open banking to foreign competition - https://lnkd.in/g8-n5-bW - Reuters

Political Instability, Insecurity and Regional Schism: Issues of the 66th ECOWAS Summit - https://lnkd.in/gSauzCr5 - By Fidel Amakye Owusu Founded in the mid-1970s, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) aimed to advance regional integration, prioritizing economic collaboration over political unification. Non-interference was a foundational principle of the bloc. Over time, especially after the Cold War, liberal political ideals gained prominence. ECOWAS introduced protocols promoting good

Grenada’s Opposition Leader Keith Mitchell Announces Retirement as NNP Leader - https://lnkd.in/gG8AYp8y - Keith Mitchell, leader of Grenada’s New National Party (NNP), has announced he will not seek re-election as party leader, marking the end of an era in Grenadian politics. First elected to Parliament in 1984 for the St. George North West constituency, Mitchell has held the seat in every election since. He

Economic Self-Determination for the Diaspora - https://lnkd.in/gGyG3fHC - By Gregory Simpkins For all of my adult life here in the United States, I have constantly heard how the African Diaspora in America (especially those of us who are native-born) continue to sabotage ourselves economically. As you read this, you likely recall hearing how we don’t spend our dollars among

Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade - https://lnkd.in/g-Mc6iz3 - AP