GATEOFWISE.COM Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced the start of discussions aimed at strengthening trade cooperation with Russia. The talks, which began on Monday, September 29, 2025, focus on facilitating the exchange of key goods such as coffee, maize, and other essential products between the two countries. Speaking at a press briefing…
GATEOFWISE.COM Ukraine’s Ombudswoman, Elena Ivanovskaya, has expressed concern about the increasing use of the Russian language among citizens, despite the government’s previous ban on its usage. In an interview with the Ukrainian outlet RBK, Ivanovskaya said that people have started returning to speaking Russian openly, something she described as alarming. “A segment of society is…
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been handed a five-year prison term after being convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with millions of euros allegedly received from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The Paris court cleared him of other charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing, but ruled he must still serve jail time…
As AI technology spreads across industries, governments are stepping up efforts to regulate its use. The European Union is leading with its “AI Act,” which sets strict rules on transparency, data privacy, and ethical use. African nations are also joining the conversation. Rwanda, Kenya, and Nigeria have launched national strategies to ensure AI innovation supports…
GATEOFWISE.COM North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has elevated the integration of artificial intelligence into drone technology to a central priority in advancing his country’s military arsenal, state media reported Friday. During a visit to the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex in Pyongyang on Thursday, Kim personally oversaw test flights of multipurpose drones and reconnaissance UAVs,…
GATEOFWISE.COM/15 SEPT The Iranian government has executed by hanging a man who had been sentenced to death for working as a spy for Israel. On September 17, 2025, the man, identified as Babak Shahbazi, was executed after being convicted of collecting and selling classified information about Iran’s cybersecurity institutions and security operations to the Israeli…
GATEOFWISE.COM/17 SEPT U.S. President Donald Trump reminded his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, that he has no real alternative other than reaching an agreement with Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing war. Trump made the remarks on September 16, 2025, during a press briefing before departing for the United Kingdom. “Zelensky has to make a deal,”…
Dr. Justin NSENGIYUMVA is a distinguished Rwandan-British economist, public servant, and policy strategist. With a career spanning over two decades, he has held influential roles in both Rwanda and the United Kingdom. His recent appointment as Prime Minister of Rwanda marks a significant milestone in his journey of leadership and service. Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva Biography…
