Faith Nyasuguta Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera’s office in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Sunday, ordering its closure for 45 days amid escalating tensions surrounding the network’s coverage of the Gaza war. Al Jazeera, funded by Qatar, has faced increasing pressure from Israel over its reporting, and this marks the latest move in a broader […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The debate will continue over which team benefited more from the 2-2 draw- league leaders Manchester City, who remain at the top, or Arsenal, trailing by two points but still firmly in the early title race. Despite the result, Arsenal have plenty to be proud of. While City left them gasping at full-time, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the BRICS bloc gears up for its 2024 summit in Russia, a wave of interest has emerged from over 40 countries eager to join the influential group. This surge in applications highlights the bloc’s growing significance and the shifting dynamics in global geopolitics. Countries from diverse regions, including Asia, Africa, South America, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Poor individuals disproportionately represent the unbanked population, with the World Bank reporting that half of unbanked adults come from the poorest 40% of households. This stark divide highlights a significant challenge in achieving financial inclusion, particularly in Africa, where a large segment of the population remains without access to basic financial services. Over […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Nations (UN) has voiced significant disappointment regarding the extension of South Sudan’s transitional period, now set to last until February 2027. Nicholas Haysom, the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), expressed this regret during an extraordinary meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) held […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, currently taking place from September 18 to 22 at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng, has been a landmark event. As the largest of its kind on the African continent, this biennial event combines a trade exhibition with a thrilling air show, making […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the heart of Cameroon, a engineer named Arthur Zang has revolutionized healthcare with his groundbreaking invention, the CardioPad. This tablet-based medical device has brought life-saving cardiac care to remote and underserved areas, showcasing the power of innovation to transform lives. A Visionary’s Journey Arthur Zang’s journey began with a keen awareness of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African sensation Tyla is set to light up the runway at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, a thrilling announcement made on Wednesday, September 18. This marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning career, and fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement. Tyla, known for her vibrant personality and innovative blend of pop […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rosatom, Russia’s nuclear energy organization, has been rapidly expanding its presence across Africa, seeking to establish itself as a key player in the continent’s nuclear sector. Over the past year, Rosatom has initiated agreements with several African nations, including Congo, Guinea, Algeria, and Burkina Faso. The company now has its sights set on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (b/d), has officially started selling gasoline to the domestic market. The state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the refinery’s sole buyer, paying in US dollars for September gasoline deliveries. From October, a crude-for-gasoline swap arrangement will be implemented, with NNPC settling […]
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