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Adekunle Owolabi is a journalist, political analyst, and digital strategist with experience across Africa and the Middle East. He focuses on international diplomacy, promotes digital inclusion, and advocates for a borderless Africa.

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Egyptian Ambassador to South Africa, Botswana and Lesotho Ahmad Sharief poses for a group photo with ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, business representatives, AUDA NEPAD officials and members of the Egyptian community in South Africa during a luncheon in Pretoria. Photo credit: Embassy of Egypt in South Africa
DiplomacyNorth Africa

Egypt promotes Africa Business Forum

PRETORIA, South Africa: Egypt is stepping up efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic ties with South Africa and the wider continent ahead of...

Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil meets with South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk during talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation in youth and sports. Photo credit: Ministry of Youth and Sports, Egypt
DiplomacyEast AfricaNorth Africa

Egypt and South Sudan deepen youth and sports ties

CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt and South Sudan have agreed to advance cooperation in youth and sports, with officials from both countries discussing joint programmes,...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where they discussed stronger bilateral relations, trade, continental connectivity and African cooperation. Photo credit: Egyptian Presidency
DiplomacyNorth AfricaSouthern Africa

Egypt and South Africa seek stronger strategic ties

NEW DELHI, India: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have discussed plans to deepen relations between their...

Ethiopian Heritage Authority officials examine the 17 ancient books returned to Ethiopia from the United States before their handover to seven institutions for professional assessment, preservation and research. Photo credit: Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation
Cultural DiplomacyEast Africa

Ethiopia recovers 17 ancient books from US

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopia has recovered 17 ancient books that had remained in the United States for an extended period after leaving the...

President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presents an award to H.E. Abdisalam Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, recognising the ministry as Somalia’s second best performing ministry in the 2026 government wide evaluation. Photo credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia
DiplomacyEast Africa

Somalia foreign ministry ranked second best performing

MOGADISHU, Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has recognised Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation as the country’s second best performing ministry...

Chinese President Xi Jinping
Asia PacificBusinessDiplomacy

Xi calls for stronger BRICS cooperation

NEW DELHI, India: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS countries to deepen cooperation and take a stronger role in shaping global...

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye speaks during a high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar/ File Photo
DiplomacyWest Africa

Senegal president to meet IMF chief

DAKAR, Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is scheduled to meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, September...

SwardBabur Halulu/MarineTraffic.com
Crime and CourtsEast AfricaNews

Somali pirates free ship and 17 crew

MOMBASA, Kenya: Somali pirates have released the cargo ship Sward and its 17 crew members after holding the vessel for about 138 days,...

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai
PoliticsWest Africa

Boakai vows to protect press freedom

MONROVIA, Liberia: Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has pledged that his administration will not muzzle or control the media, calling for stronger relations...