Redefining cyber threats: U.S. digital diplomacy takes a new turn with Russia
The Guardian highlights a significant geopolitical shift in U.S. digital diplomacy, with potential ripple effects across global cyber geopolitics. Amid speculation that the U.S. is downplaying Russia's role as a cyber...
European leaders voice concerns over USA – Russia negotiations on Ukraine
European leaders are expressing concern over upcoming USA - Russia negotiations on the Ukraine conflict, scheduled to occur without European or Ukrainian representation. At a recent Paris summit, officials, including ...
Donald Trump’s cowboy diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere is succeeding, but has risks
The article by Daniel DePetris examines Donald Trump’s assertive foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere, comparing it to the Monroe Doctrine’s aim of preventing external powers from gaining influence in Latin Am...
Trump ties Ukraine aid to rare earth access
On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump indicated that continued U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia may be contingent upon securing access to Ukraine's rare earth elements, which are vital for mo...
Diplomatic outrage and its limits in eastern Congo
Despite swift international condemnation of the M23 rebels' capture of parts of Goma—widely believed to be backed by Rwanda—concrete action remains absent. At a United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting on 26 J...
Have your say: Kenya AI strategy 2025–2030 draft open for public input
The Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy (MoIC&DE), through the AI Steering Committee, is developing Kenya's AI National Strategy to leverage the transformative power of artificial intel...
Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to revolutionize Kenya’s tourism with technology
Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has secured $4.5 million in seed funding to revolutionize Africa's tourism sector through technology. Key investors, including Clear Creek Investment B.V...
Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura declines Ruto’s envoy nomination
Former Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura has declined President William Ruto's nomination as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal and family reasons. Her decision was announced on January 10, 2025, ...
Kenya’s telecom regulator proposes 800% increase in satellite ISP licensing fees
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has proposed increasing 15-year licensing fees for satellite Internet providers (ISPs) from $12,302 to $115,331 and introducing an annual levy of 0.4% of gross turnover. While t...
New consular app for Mexico’s digital diplomacy
At a recent press briefing, Mexico's Foreign Secretary, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, announced an emergency mobile application slated for January to ensure the protection of Mexican citizens in the USA. Created with assi...
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