Faith Nyasuguta China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) has sealed a deal with the Tanzanian Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to erect a football stadium in Arusha, Tanzania’s northern hub, set to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports, Damas Ndumbaro, expressed enthusiasm at the signing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Labour Organization (ILO) has sounded the alarm on the burgeoning profits derived from forced labor and sexual exploitation worldwide, revealing a staggering figure of $236 billion annually. This shocking revelation, detailed in the most recent report by the UN agency, marks a disturbing 37% increase compared to estimates from a decade […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a surprising twist of roles, Tanzania, a longtime recipient of U.S. food aid, is now advocating for conditions on how this assistance is delivered. For over a decade, Tanzania has benefited from American food aid, particularly for school feeding programs. However, the country now seeks to reshape the traditional donor-recipient relationship by […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Niger’s ruling junta, led by spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane, has announced the immediate revocation of a military agreement permitting the presence of US military and civilian personnel. The decision, disclosed over the weekend, came in response to a recent visit by US officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A recent report by Bloomberg has highlighted widespread internet outages across West Africa due to faults in underwater cable lines, according to data from internet analysis firms such as NetBlocks, Kentik, and Cloudflare. The cause of the damage is still under investigation. Doug Madory, director of internet analysis firm Kentik, described the situation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Plastic pollution poses a grave threat to the environment, especially in low-income countries, where its impact is particularly severe, as highlighted in a recent report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Annually, more than 430 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, with a significant portion ending up in the ocean […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to French President Emmanuel Macron’s concerns regarding Russia’s growing influence in Africa, acknowledging what he described as an “emotional reaction” from Macron. In an interview on Wednesday, Putin highlighted the transparency of their direct discussions on the matter, indicating that they had openly addressed the topic. Contrary […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Johannesburg, Africa’s wealthiest city, grapples with a severe water crisis amidst a summer heatwave, affecting nearly 6 million residents. The shortage, ongoing for almost two weeks, impacts 50% of Johannesburg Water’s service area, causing significant disruptions to businesses and healthcare facilities. Nurses report challenges in maintaining hygiene standards due to the lack of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The British government is proposing a voluntary plan to pay asylum seekers up to £3,000 ($3,836) each to relocate to Rwanda, aiming to address the backlog of refugees with rejected applications to remain in the UK. This initiative diverges from the government’s previous attempt to deport most asylum seekers to Rwanda, deemed unlawful […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In today’s world, grappling with various challenges ranging from soaring living expenses to pandemics, droughts, and economic turmoil, the pursuit of happiness has emerged as a significant objective globally, including in Africa. The fourth annual ‘Mental State of the World’ report by the Global Mind Project, conducted by Sapien Labs, sheds light on […]
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