BARBADOS AND VENEZUELA SIGN AGREEMENTS ON AGRI-FOOD, AIR SERVICES

BARBADOS AND VENEZUELA SIGN AGREEMENTS ON AGRI-FOOD, AIR SERVICES

Avellon Williams  BARBADOS- Agri-food and air service agreements have been reached between Venezuela and Barbados. This pact was signed at the Caracas meeting between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley, aimed at enhancing bilateral collaboration. With the new agreements, direct flights will soon be available between Venezuela and Barbados, improving connectivity and strengthening […]

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 BOKO HARAM COMMANDER SURRENDERS TO NIGERIAN SECURITY FORCES IN BORNO

BOKO HARAM COMMANDER SURRENDERS TO NIGERIAN SECURITY FORCES IN BORNO

Avellon Williams  NIGERIA- As part of Operation Hadin Kai, the Nigerian military has captured Khaid Malam Ali and Bunu Umar, two senior members of Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, also known as Boko Haram. A raid coordinated by the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, terrorist group on July 5, 2023, in Bula Alhaji Garwaye near Bama LGA, resulted in the dislodgement of Ali and his fighters. […]

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 SUDAN’S DEADLIEST AIRSTRIKE KILLS 22

SUDAN’S DEADLIEST AIRSTRIKE KILLS 22

Faith Nyasuguta  An air strike in the Sudanese city of Omdurman on Saturday killed at least 22 people with an unspecified number of people injured as the country witnessed three months of fighting between the country’s rival generals.  The attack, was termed as one of the deadliest air raids yet in the three months of […]

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 KENYA’S ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM: WANGARI MAATHAI

KENYA’S ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM: WANGARI MAATHAI

Avellon Williams  KENYA- Wangari Maathai was an extraordinary human being who left an indelible mark on the world through her incredible achievements and unwavering commitment to environmental conservation, women’s rights, and social justice. Born on April 1, 1940, in Nyeri, Kenya, Wangari Maathai’s journey was one of resilience, determination, and a deep love for her country […]

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 CHINUA ACHEBE: DEFENDING AFRICA’S LITERARY VOICE

CHINUA ACHEBE: DEFENDING AFRICA’S LITERARY VOICE

Avellon Williams  NIGERIA- Chinua Achebe was an extraordinary human being who dedicated his life and work to defending Africa’s rich heritage and challenging the misconceptions about the continent. As a renowned Nigerian author, he played a pivotal role in reshaping the world’s perception of Africa through his powerful storytelling and unwavering commitment to truth. Achebe was […]

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 FRANCE FOOTBALL STAR MBAPPE VISITS CAMEROON

FRANCE FOOTBALL STAR MBAPPE VISITS CAMEROON

Faith Nyasuguta  France’s star footballer Kylian Mbappe arrived in Cameroon to an ecstatic welcome from fans Thursday for a visit that includes charity work with deaf children and a trip to his father’s village. Most of those that greeted the 24-year-old forward were dressed in his Paris Saint-Germain team’s football jersey for the occasion. According […]

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 GHANA PARLIAMENT ALLOWS AMMENDMENTS TO TOUGH ANTI-GAY BILL

GHANA PARLIAMENT ALLOWS AMMENDMENTS TO TOUGH ANTI-GAY BILL

Faith Nyasuguta  On Wednesday, Ghana’s Parliament unanimously passed a motion that further tightens laws against the LGBTIQ+ community in the country. The motion proposed by the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to amend a controversial bill against the LGBTIQ+ community was passed by the 275 members of the unicameral Parliament.  The “Promotion of Appropriate […]

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