African governments are competing to control AI infrastructure as foreign technology companies expand data centres across the continent, raising concerns about sovereignty, energy demands, and whether nations can negotiate favorable terms amid global competition for AI dominance.
Kenya prepares for Gen Z protests, two years after initial demonstrations began over a tax bill.
Kenya's High Court finds Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for defying orders to halt US Ebola site construction.
Presidents Ramaphosa and Ruto's state visit pledged joint economic cooperation between South Africa and Kenya, Africa's two largest economies, to deepen continental integration and regional value chains despite their divergent geopolitical alignments with Western and multipolar powers.
The US secures a preliminary deal with Kenya for access to a $62.4 billion rare earth deposit.
G7 leaders convened in France June 2026 to address trade, AI governance, and energy security, collectively representing 30% global GDP and 40% world trade amid slowing growth and protectionist pressures threatening economic stability.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff met Prime Minister Modi at the G7 Summit in France, discussing artificial intelligence and trust in digital governance. Benioff also connected with other tech leaders including OpenAI and Google DeepMind CEOs to address responsible AI deployment globally.
Prime Minister Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed discussed West Asia stability and regional peace at the G7 Summit, emphasizing dialogue and international law while reviewing bilateral strategic partnerships across trade, defense, and energy sectors.
African nations face prohibitively high borrowing costs averaging 9-10% on sovereign bonds, severely hampering clean energy projects despite billions in global pledges. The newly launched African Credit Rating Agency aims to challenge rating bias and unlock commercial capital for the continent's renewable energy transition.
President William Ruto will advocate for African economic reforms at the G7 Summit in France, pushing for global financial system restructuring to address debt sustainability and development challenges affecting emerging economies facing persistent international conflicts and economic strain.
Kenya will pay $15 million to nearly 2,000 victims of protest-related human rights abuses.
Sudan war victims seek justice in Kenya over claims of torture and sexual violence
A US-funded Ebola quarantine site in Kenya sparks a legal battle over transparency and national safety.
World leaders congratulate PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM.
President William Ruto engages in OSLO FORUM panel discussion on the cost of war, the price of peace
Victims of Sudan's war file a complaint in Kenya against 10 paramilitary members.
Sudanese war victims sue RSF members in Kenya over alleged war crimes and atrocities.
Kenyan police arrest over 350 people as protesters mark the anniversary of deadly 2024 protests.
Kenya halts a US-run Ebola facility due to strong opposition and deadly protests.
Kenya's health minister is found in contempt of court for defying orders to halt a US-backed Ebola facility construction.
The US secured a preliminary rare earth minerals deal with Kenya covering the $62.4 billion Mrima Hill deposit, strategically countering China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defense technologies.
Prime Minister Modi conducted extensive bilateral diplomacy at the G7 Summit in Evian, meeting leaders from Canada, UK, UAE, Kenya, Egypt, and Japan, advancing strategic partnerships in defense, trade, technology, and regional security cooperation.
Kenya's affordable housing agenda requires institutional capital to address its massive housing deficit.
Prime Minister Modi met leaders from Kenya, Japan, Egypt, South Korea, and UAE at the G7 Summit in France, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships through expanded trade, investment, and people-to-people cooperation across regions.
PM Modi held bilaterals with UAE, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, and Kenya leaders at G7 Evian.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with several world leaders on the G7 Summit sidelines.
Prime Minister Modi conducted bilateral meetings with leaders from UAE, Kenya, Egypt, Japan, and South Korea during the G7 Summit in France, strengthening India's strategic partnerships and reaffirming commitment to expanding trade, investment, and regional cooperation.
Kenya's president will compensate almost 2,000 victims of protest-related human rights abuses starting next week.
First war crimes complaint against UAE-backed Sudan paramilitary filed in Kenya
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Kenya's G7 membership presents President Ruto an opportunity to tackle domestic economic pressures driving public criticism, requiring him to balance international responsibilities with addressing local economic challenges that threaten his political standing.
US plans for an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya spark violent protests and political crisis.
Protests in Kenya turn violent over a planned US Ebola quarantine center.
Kenyan police crack down on protesters opposing a US Ebola centre in Nanyuki.
Kenyan police block roads around Nairobi ahead of an anti-government protest.
A Kenyan court fines the health minister for contempt after defying a court order to halt construction of an Ebola facility.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denies begging for a photo with US President Donald Trump.
The United States is emerging as Kenya's preferred partner to develop the Mrima Hill rare earth deposit, worth $62.4 billion, with both nations prioritizing local processing over raw material exports, signaling Africa's shift away from traditional extractive models toward value addition.
Mark Carney, Canada's newly appointed middle-power leader, navigated a delicate G7 summit balancing alignment with European allies while seeking crucial face time with U.S. President Trump over trade disputes and the July 1 free trade renewal deadline.
Kenya and the US negotiated a critical minerals deal framework emphasizing Kenya's domestic processing of six strategic commodities including rare earths and niobium, shifting Africa's mineral economy from raw extraction toward industrial sovereignty and shared economic returns.
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Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders from UAE, UK, Canada, and other nations at the G7 Summit in France, discussing trade, energy, innovation, and strategic cooperation to strengthen India's international partnerships.
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President William Ruto demands Africa's equal representation in UN Security Council, IMF, and World Bank, arguing the post-1945 institutions require democratization to reflect Africa's growing economic importance and workforce contributions by 2050.
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South Africa and Kenya pledged to drive joint prosperity through economic integration and trade agreements.
Kenya awarded Chinese firm CCCC a $2.9 billion contract to expand Nairobi's airport, 50 percent costlier than the cancelled $2 billion Adani proposal, advancing long-delayed modernization plans for the nation's critical aviation hub.
Kenya prosecutors are asked to investigate Sudan atrocities committed by a paramilitary group.
The Union Cabinet passes a resolution honoring PM Modi for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister.
Victims of Sudan's war file a complaint in Kenya against paramilitary forces for alleged torture and sexual violence.