NGUGI WA THIONG’O HONORED WITH LIFETIME AWARD BY AFRICAN DIASPORA IN THE U.S.
Faith Nyasuguta June 25, 2024
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NGUGI WA THIONG’O HONORED WITH LIFETIME AWARD BY AFRICAN DIASPORA IN THE U.S.

Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s literary icon, Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o, has received a distinguished lifetime award from over 300 Kenyans and Africans living in the United States, recognizing his substantial contributions to literature and social activism. The celebration took place at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where African professionals, businesspeople, and literature enthusiasts gathered to commend […]

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AFRICA TO GAIN ANOTHER OIL-PRODUCING POWERHOUSE
Faith Nyasuguta June 24, 2024
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AFRICA TO GAIN ANOTHER OIL-PRODUCING POWERHOUSE

Faith Nyasuguta While most oil-producing nations in Africa are concentrated in the Western, Northern, and Central regions, the Southern and Eastern parts have largely remained devoid of this valuable resource. Aside from Angola, no Southern African country has significantly contributed to the global oil market.  However, recent discoveries in Namibia are poised to change this […]

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UGANDA TO BUILD NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.A.E BUSINESS GROUP
Faith Nyasuguta June 24, 2024
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UGANDA TO BUILD NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH U.A.E BUSINESS GROUP

Faith Nyasuguta Uganda has entered into an agreement with a business association from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to construct a new international airport, according to an announcement from President Yoweri Museveni’s office on Friday.  This development marks the country’s third international airport and signifies the UAE’s expanding economic interests beyond its established foothold in […]

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NAMIBIA DECRIMINALIZES GAY SEX IN LANDMARK HIGH COURT RULING
Faith Nyasuguta June 21, 2024
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NAMIBIA DECRIMINALIZES GAY SEX IN LANDMARK HIGH COURT RULING

Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s high court has overturned a law that criminalized gay sex, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights activists in a region where such progress has often faced setbacks.  The overturned law, which banned “sodomy” and “unnatural offences,” was inherited from South Africa when Namibia gained independence in 1990. Although the ban was […]

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YOUTH LEAD KENYAN PROTESTS OVER CONTROVERSIAL TAX HIKES: 1 KILLED, 200 INJURED
Faith Nyasuguta June 21, 2024
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YOUTH LEAD KENYAN PROTESTS OVER CONTROVERSIAL TAX HIKES: 1 KILLED, 200 INJURED

Faith Nyasuguta At least 200 people were injured and over 100 arrested in Kenya during Thursday’s nationwide protests against a government plan to raise $2.7 billion through additional taxes, as reported by an alliance of rights groups.  These groups, which include Amnesty International and the Kenya Medical Association, stated that police used tear gas and […]

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A BRILLIANT MIND – HONORING NGUGI WA THIONG’O
MURAYA June 20, 2024
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A BRILLIANT MIND – HONORING NGUGI WA THIONG’O

Maina wa Njuguna The Kenya Diaspora Alliance – USA together with the family and friends of the legendary, and writer Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiong’o gather this coming Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 at Georgia State University (GSU) to honor the much celebrated Africa’s literally giant and pioneer. It would be very difficult to summerize the profound […]

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UN REPORT: GANG VIOLENCE DISPLACES 580,000 IN HAITI
Faith Nyasuguta June 20, 2024
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UN REPORT: GANG VIOLENCE DISPLACES 580,000 IN HAITI

Faith Nyasuguta A recent report from the U.N. migration agency reveals that nearly 580,000 people in Haiti have been displaced due to escalating violence from clashes with armed gangs since March. This alarming figure highlights the severity of the crisis gripping the Caribbean nation. Haiti has a long history of unrest, but the situation deteriorated […]

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RWANDAN PRESIDENT KAGAME SLAMS WEST’S DOUBLE STANDARDS ON DEMOCRACY
Faith Nyasuguta June 20, 2024
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RWANDAN PRESIDENT KAGAME SLAMS WEST’S DOUBLE STANDARDS ON DEMOCRACY

Faith Nyasuguta Rwandan President Paul Kagame has criticized Western countries for their “double standards” on democracy ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rwanda next month. Responding to accusations of holding onto power, Mr. Kagame, who has led Rwanda since 2000, emphasized the importance of internal choice over external dictates in democratic processes. In an […]

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SUDAN ACCUSES U.A.E OF ARMING PARAMILITARY RIVALS
Faith Nyasuguta June 20, 2024
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SUDAN ACCUSES U.A.E OF ARMING PARAMILITARY RIVALS

Faith Nyasuguta The Sudanese government has accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of exacerbating the ongoing 14-month conflict in Sudan by supplying arms to a rival paramilitary group. In response, the UAE has dismissed these allegations as “ludicrous,” labeling them as “a shameful abuse by one of the warring parties.” This clash of accusations occurred […]

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