On 3rd April, Russia and Tajikistan militaries kicked off joint drills across the borders of Afghanistan that will last through April 7, Russia’s TASS news agency reported Monday. The drills are taking place at the Kharb-Maidon training ground in Tajikistan – 20 kilometers away from the borders of Afghanistan. Russia and Tajikistan will practice preparing and carrying out a joint operation on mountainous terrain to eliminate outlawed armed groups...

On the occasion of Independent Day of Bangladesh, US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken has said that Bangladesh is "quickly becoming a regional leader" with a rapidly growing economy, an increasingly well-educated workforce, and a dynamic youth demographic. Blinken said he looks forward to "deepening their partnership" with Bangladesh in the years ahead.

27th March 2023 former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson delivered a speech at a conference in Lagos on “Rehumanising Human Experience”. His visit comes only weeks after the Nigerian general election, which took place spanning February and March 2023. Johnson spoke about freedom of choice in voting, good governance under democracy, equality before the law and security in Nigeria.

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga is leading weekly protests against high living costs and alleged fraud in last year's vote. The protesters have accused President William Ruto of mismanagement, while his supporters have accused Odinga of using anger over rising prices, a global phenomenon, to press for political concessions and a possible role in government. The government says the vote was fair,