Qatar to invest $7.5 bn in Egypt following economic crisis. Qatar plans to invest $7.5 billion in Egypt, the two countries said in a joint statement on Monday after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited the gas-rich Gulf state. “The two sides emphasised the importance of strengthening economic cooperation… they agreed to work toward a package of […]
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German startup unveils AI-driven strike drone European defense firm STARK unveiled the One Way Effector – Vertical (OWE-V) drone on April 14 following successful testing in Ukraine. The OWE-V, developed with direct input from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, is a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) capable platform with a 100-kilometer range and advanced AI-powered
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President Museveni Calls for Action Against Key Bottlenecks Undermining Public Service President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on leaders to address persistent bottlenecks undermining government service delivery and social transformation. These bottlenecks according to him include; sabotage of free education and healthcare system, corruption and land grabbing. The President made the remarks yesterday while meeting about 200 Chief Administrative
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Zelensky’s $15 billion Patriot missile bid shocks US leaders Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled Ukraine’s readiness to purchase 10 Patriot air defense systems from the United States for $15 billion, a statement that underscores the country’s urgent need to bolster its defenses amid ongoing conflict. Photo by Sean Gallup The announcement, first reported
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Umeme Declares Formal Dispute with Government Over Buyout Amount KAMPALA, Monday, April 14, 2025 — Umeme Limited has formally declared a dispute with the Government of Uganda over the buyout amount payable following the end of the company’s 20-year electricity distribution concession, setting the stage for possible international arbitration in London. In a public notice
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Russia sends Su-35 fighters to Algeria in secret arms shift In early March 2025, satellite imagery revealed a significant development in the global arms trade: Russia has redirected at least five Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, originally intended for Egypt, to Algeria. Photo credit: Zona Jakarta The transfer, captured in images showing a Russian An-124
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Matheus Cunha scored on his return from suspension as Wolverhampton Wanderers made it four straight Premier League wins with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The Brazilian made his much-anticipated comeback as a substitute after serving a four-game ban and netted the goal that put the contest beyond the visitors at Molineux. Rayan Ait-Nouri
Harvey Barnes scored twice as Newcastle United dispatched Manchester United 4-1 to move into fourth place in the Premier League. A dominant Newcastle, whose boss Eddie Howe was absent due to illness, took a deserved lead through Sandro Tonali, though Alejandro Garnacho restored parity with a breakaway goal before the break. But Barnes came
Western leaders demand accountability after Sumy attack A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has left at least 32 civilians dead, including two children, in one of the deadliest attacks on urban areas this year. The early morning attack on April 13, Palm Sunday, has drawn strong condemnation from Western leaders, including U.S.
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Merz vows Taurus missiles for Ukraine to counter Russia’s threat On April 14, 2025, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s incoming chancellor and leader of the Christian Democratic Union, signaled a potential shift in Berlin’s approach to the war in Ukraine, expressing readiness to supply Kyiv with long-range Taurus cruise missiles. Photo credit: Twitter Speaking to Germany’s ARD network, Merz
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