Avellon Williams Windhoek, Namibia- In a desperate move to combat severe food shortages, Namibia has announced a controversial plan to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distribute the meat to its drought-stricken population. This decision comes as southern Africa grapples with its worst drought in decades, pushing nearly half of Namibia’s population towards high levels […]
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Avellon Williams Point-au-Prince, Haiti- In a significant boost to the ongoing security efforts in Haiti, the U.S. military has announced the delivery of 24 additional Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) MaxxPro vehicles to Kenyan personnel deployed in the Caribbean nation. This move is part of a broader initiative to support the Haitian National Police (HNP) in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Libya is facing a severe economic crisis as its oil production grinds to a halt following a shutdown imposed by authorities in the country’s east. This move could push the nation, already on a fragile footing, closer to financial disaster. The shutdown began with the closure of the El-Feel oil field in southwestern […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Denmark is making bold moves to strengthen its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening new embassies in Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia, while increasing staff in its existing embassies in Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana. This decision is part of Denmark’s new strategic approach towards Africa, which was unveiled by the Danish […]
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Avellon Williams Abuja, Nigeria- “Africa has no reason to be poor. Our poverty is not an act of God. We are steeped in poverty due to our poor mentality. We need to wake up because we have a wealth of resources.” – Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has forcefully rejected the notion […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Just five months after Zimbabwe introduced its new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the country is facing troubling signs of currency instability. Initially launched to address inflation and reduce dependence on the US dollar, the ZiG now shows worrying signs of devaluation. The ZiG, backed by 2.5 tonnes of gold and foreign currency […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, part of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have raised serious concerns about Ukraine’s alleged interference in their internal conflicts. These West African nations have formally requested the United Nations take action against Ukraine, accusing it of supporting rebel groups and destabilizing the Sahel region. In a recent […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery, is set to begin full operations by mid-September, signaling a significant shift in Nigeria’s energy landscape. This refinery, developed by Africa’s 2nd richest man (currently), Aliko Dangote, is expected to not only reduce Nigeria’s dependency on imported refined products but also disrupt the long-established Europe-to-Africa […]
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Avellon Williams Paris, France– Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder and CEO of Telegram, was detained in France on Saturday, August 24, 2024, sparking a global debate about the implications for privacy, security, and freedom of expression. French authorities apprehended Durov at Paris-Le Bourget airport, citing allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking, and failing to moderate illegal activities on Telegram. […]
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Avellon Williams Kigali, Rwanda- In a remarkable display of international solidarity, Rwanda has stepped up to support Caribbean countries devastated by Hurricane Beryl, donating a generous $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) to aid relief efforts. This unexpected act of kindness from the East African nation has caught the attention of the global community and highlights the importance […]
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