Russian aluminium giant Rusal is considering a joint venture in Ghana to mine and process bauxite, the raw material used to produce aluminium, Russia’s state news agency RIA has reported, citing a memorandum signed on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The agreement was signed with Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow.
The most enduring award any anti-corruption chairman can receive is not a plaque or a ranking. It is the public’s confidence — earned through demonstrated, consistent, and politically impartial conduct — that no office, individual, or institution is beyond the reach of accountability, and that the resources entrusted to government are being protected in the
Europe’s rift over whether to pick up the phone to Putin. But a 90-minute phone call this week to Vladimir Putin by the leaders of Finland and Norway drew an unusual rebuke from their Danish and Swedish neighbours.
Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.
Israel is imposing a tight siege of Hebron amid raids, home demolitions and displacement.
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has pledged the government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with China to support Ghana’s road infrastructure development. The minister made the remarks when a delegation from the Jiangxi Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation Company Ltd. (CJIC) paid a courtesy call on him.
The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.
The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.
The US is reportedly considering ways to convert "dark tankers" into legitimate vessels, allowing them to transport crude oil that is not subject to sanctions.
"By equipping itself with these fighter jets, Ethiopia has taken the lead among Sub-Saharan African nations," he said
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 29 – Kenya and the United Nations have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in peace support operations, with a focus on regional stability, deployment readiness and security challenges. Chief of the Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri held bilateral talks with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix at Defence Headquarters, focusing on Kenya-UN defence cooperation and reforms to improve the effectiveness of peace missions.
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a lasting resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin’s openness to resuming trilateral peace talks. President Mahama’s remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue to explore avenues for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has had wider economic implications for countries across the world, including those in Africa.
Letter to Iran's security chief reportedly pushes for swift return to peace talks, with Vance leading US delegation.
A jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at a civilian station in Dnipro, killing and injuring passengers who were waiting to board a train. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attack "horrific."
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 — President William Ruto has urged Russia to invest in African industries, technology transfer and skills development, saying the continent must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products. Addressing the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday, Ruto said Africa needed to strengthen its manufacturing capacity, add value to its natural resources and create jobs through partnerships that promote industrialisation.
Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Around 1455 GMT, the Dutch TTF futures contract — the benchmark for European gas — rose more than four percent to reach 100.45 euros per megawatt-hour. The jump in gas prices on Wednesday reflected concerns that the United States could launch a new wave of strikes on Iran after next week’s midterm elections, risking a retaliation by Tehran on energy infrastructure in the Gulf.
Israel election results live: Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, has warned political opponents against exploiting allegations of foreign interference in Israel’s election to delay the swearing-in of the next Knesset.
The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.
Volkwagen posts 3rd quarter losses of nearly €6 billion amid competition from China. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz concludes his tour of Asia with a visit to South Korea.
Russian broker network recruiting North Korean labourers using student visas, Global Rights Compliance report says.
German Chancellor Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed for the terms to be removed from the draft statement.
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East