by Anselmo | Jun 18, 2020 | Africa, DIPLOMATIC INSIGHT, Djibouti, Kenya
So far, the diplomatic barometer indicates that Kenya has a narrow lead ahead of Djibouti in its bid to represent Eastern Africa as non-permanent member of the UNSC over the 2021-2022 period. In the Kenya –Djibouti contest, three outcomes are imminent. One, Kenya will...
by Anselmo | Jun 8, 2020 | Africa, DIPLOMATIC OBSERVER, Kenya
Kenya has an exemplary and enviable record at the multilateral context and at the regional level. It has established meaningful relations and partnerships with countries that are part of major intergovernmental negotiations including the P5 (Permanent Members of...
by Anselmo | Jun 5, 2020 | Africa, Americas, DIPLOMATIC OBSERVER, Kenya, USA
On March 2020, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer notified Congress that the Trump Administration will negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Kenya. “Under President Trump‘s leadership,...
by Anselmo | May 18, 2020 | Africa, DIPLOMATIC FEATURE, Kenya
When you hold up the bright and blind spots with regards to Kenyans living abroad, you are likely to see more of the latter than the former. Yet, there is an unambiguous, state-instituted diaspora policy framework. This would ideally dovetail with the keenness of...
by Anselmo | May 18, 2020 | Africa, DIPLOMATIC FEATURE, Kenya
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt globally, the growing anxiety due to an uncertain future is putting pressure on many states as the level of threat varies from one country to another. That can be attributed to deliberate or unintentional...
by Anselmo | May 2, 2020 | Africa, DIPLOMATIC OBSERVER, Egypt
Amidst the Covid-19 calamity and all the challenges it has brought worldwide, one should not hesitate to see glimmers of hope and accentuate what could be positive signs, allowing us to navigate smoothly and with resilience through the crisis as a result of the rapid...
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