TOP 10 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH THE HIGHEST SMOKING RATES

TOP 10 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH THE HIGHEST SMOKING RATES

Faith Nyasuguta Smoking, a prevalent form of recreational drug use, primarily involves combusting a substance and inhaling the resulting smoke, commonly tobacco.  While cigarettes made from dried tobacco leaves are the norm, smoking encompasses various substances and methods, including pipes or bongs. Tetrahydrocannabinol (from cannabis), morphine (from opium), and cocaine (from crack) are also popular […]

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 UKRAINE EXPANDS DIPLOMATIC INFLUENCE ACROSS AFRICA

UKRAINE EXPANDS DIPLOMATIC INFLUENCE ACROSS AFRICA

Faith Nyasuguta Ukraine inaugurated its embassy in Ivory Coast, following the recent opening of its embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Foreign Minister Maksym Subkh hailed this as a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s ties with Africa, emphasizing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commitment to expanding diplomatic relations on the continent. Subkh, speaking at the […]

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 FORMER NFL STAR OJ SIMPSON DIES AT 76

FORMER NFL STAR OJ SIMPSON DIES AT 76

Faith Nyasuguta O.J. Simpson, the former American football star and actor whose life was marked by triumph and controversy, has passed away at the age of 76. Born in San Francisco as Orenthal James Simpson, he rose to fame first as a college football star before achieving legendary status in the NFL. However, it was […]

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 EUROPEAN UNION LAWMAKERS EMBRACE MIGRATION REFORM

EUROPEAN UNION LAWMAKERS EMBRACE MIGRATION REFORM

Faith Nyasuguta European Union lawmakers embraced a sweeping overhaul of the bloc’s migration laws on Wednesday, aiming to resolve long-standing divisions over the management of unauthorized entries and diminish the far-right’s grip on a key campaign issue ahead of June elections. In a series of 10 votes, members of the European Parliament endorsed the regulations […]

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 ZAMBIA EXPOSES ‘SOPHISTICATED’ CHINESE CYBERCRIME SYNDICATE

ZAMBIA EXPOSES ‘SOPHISTICATED’ CHINESE CYBERCRIME SYNDICATE

Faith Nyasuguta Zambian authorities have made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime with the discovery of a “sophisticated internet fraud syndicate,” resulting in the apprehension of 77 individuals, including 22 Chinese nationals.  The crackdown, described as a notable milestone in the fight against cybercrime, unfolded during a multi-agency raid on a Chinese-operated firm suspected of […]

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 SOUTH SUDAN COMMENCES PREPARATIONS FOR FIRST EVER GENERAL ELECTIONS

SOUTH SUDAN COMMENCES PREPARATIONS FOR FIRST EVER GENERAL ELECTIONS

Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan has announced its plans to prepare for parliamentary elections slated for December, marking the country’s first elections since gaining independence.  Initially scheduled before February 2023, the elections were postponed to late 2024 following agreements between the transitional government and the opposition after the civil war ceased in 2018. Abednego Akok Kacuol, […]

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 ZIMBABWE’S ZIG CURRENCY TRADING COMMENCES AMID LINGERING UNCERTAINTY

ZIMBABWE’S ZIG CURRENCY TRADING COMMENCES AMID LINGERING UNCERTAINTY

Faith Nyasuguta  Zimbabwe’s latest monetary endeavor, the introduction of a new gold-backed currency known as ZiG, commenced trading this week, amid considerable challenges faced by businesses adjusting to the nation’s persistent attempts at economic stabilization. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe launched ZiG on Friday, aiming to counteract economic instability and safeguard citizens against currency fluctuations […]

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 COURT ALLOWS JACOB ZUMA TO RUN IN UPCOMING SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTIONS 

COURT ALLOWS JACOB ZUMA TO RUN IN UPCOMING SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTIONS 

Faith Nyasuguta The South African Electoral Court has overturned the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to bar former president Jacob Zuma from participating in the upcoming elections scheduled for May 29.  In a ruling delivered on Tuesday afternoon, the court dismissed the IEC’s objection to Zuma’s candidacy, thereby reinstating his eligibility to contest […]

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