Author: Solomon Alaka

A curated overview of the latest developments across Business, Technology, Geopolitics, Security, and Human Rights shaping Africa’s landscape. Business & Macro Kenya’s Sovereign AmbitionPresident William Ruto has unveiled plans to channel Sh5 trillion (~US$38 billion) over the next decade into transport, energy, agriculture, and education projects. Two new vehicles — a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has dismissed remarks made by a Kremlin spokesperson questioning Ireland’s neutrality, describing them as “nonsense” during comments on Friday. Kremlin Briefing Sparks Response The Kremlin briefing suggested that Ireland’s traditional stance of neutrality was compromised by its alignment with European Union positions on security and defense. Officials in Moscow claimed Ireland was […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has released a proposed $45 billion capital plan for 2026–2035, outlining a decade-long investment strategy to transform major airports including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey megaproject.com. Major Airport Redevelopment The plan […]

A Mississippi businessman pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare by paying kickbacks for fraudulent doctors’ orders and then using those orders to bill the government insurer over $19 million through seven different durable medical equipment (DME) supply companies. According to court documents, Willie De Gibbs, 53, of Toomsuba, Mississippi, and […]

Japan has unveiled a $135 billion stimulus package aimed at easing the burden of rising prices and reinforcing its economic and strategic resilience. The move comes as inflation continues to run above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, stoking concerns among policymakers and households alike Yahoo Finance UK Iraqi News. Inflation Concerns Consumer prices have […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has begun an official visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of Ireland’s first-ever participation in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, marking a significant milestone in the country’s global engagement. Economic and Community Engagement On Friday, Martin attended an Enterprise Ireland lunch with around 150 business leaders, highlighting opportunities for Irish companies in Africa. […]

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) made a landmark return to Washington this week, his first visit since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an event that had deeply strained U.S.-Saudi ties and which the Crown Prince has continued denying having hands in. The trip was marked by a lavish welcome at the White […]