By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) Évian-les-Bains, France – Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have gathered in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains for a summit focused on some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, global economic stability, and the rapid advancement…
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G7 launches $600bn trans-African railway to counter China’s Belt and Road
The US and the EU have joined forces with the African Development Bank (AFDB) and the Africa Finance Corporation to launch the west’s latest attempt to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The parties have signed a memorandum of understanding setting out plans to develop the “Lobito Corridor” and the Zambia–Lobito railway, which will together…
War in Ukraine: Missiles hit targets across country as G7 rallies over Russia
Dozens of Russian missiles have struck targets across Ukraine, with the capital Kyiv enduring the heaviest barrage in months. A Kyiv apartment block was destroyed, killing at least one and wounding six others including a seven-year-old girl. Ukraine says 14 missiles were fired at the Kyiv region on Sunday, but the strikes extended far beyond…
