Faith Nyasuguta Seychelles has unveiled plans to boost its tourism sector by attracting more Russian tourists, with a key focus on establishing additional direct flight routes to Russia. This announcement was made by Marie-Celine Zialor, Seychelles’ Minister of Youth, Sports, and Family, during an interview with the Russian newspaper, Sputnik, at the 10th St. Petersburg […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A powerful call for reparations echoed through the halls of Chatham House in London as the three candidates vying to become the next secretary-general of the Commonwealth demanded justice for the enduring legacy of slavery and colonization. Representing The Gambia, Ghana, and Lesotho, the candidates declared their unwavering support for either financial reparations […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, Kenyan President William Ruto departed for Germany on Thursday in a bid to finalize a labour migration agreement. The deal, known as the “Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership,” aims to send thousands of Kenyans to fill job vacancies in Germany. While the agreement promises economic […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a tragic turn of events, Borno State in northeastern Nigeria has been hit by severe flooding, affecting over one million people and displacing hundreds of thousands. The floods, which began after the Alau Dam overflowed following heavy rains, have led to one of the worst natural disasters in the region’s recent history. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a dramatic turn of events, Ethiopian forces have taken control of several strategic airports in Somalia’s Gedo region. This bold move is aimed at preventing the airlifting of Egyptian troops, which were set to replace the Ethiopian forces stationed there. The seizure of Luq, Dolow, and Bardere airports marks a significant escalation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Nations Security Council has unanimously agreed to extend sanctions on Sudan until September 2025. This decision, adopted on September 11, 2024, continues targeted sanctions such as asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo first renewed in March 2023 under Resolution 2676. The extension aims to restrict the flow of arms […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Since assuming office in March 2021, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has embarked on an aggressive campaign to root out corruption in Tanzania. Her administration’s efforts have been marked by significant actions and reforms, demonstrating a firm commitment to transparency and accountability. One of the most notable recent incidents under her leadership was the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Muted microphones were a massive point of contention ahead of Tuesday’s debate, with host ABC News choosing to silence candidates when it wasn’t their turn to speak.This move came despite Kamala Harris advocating for live microphones throughout the event, possibly expecting any unguarded moments from Donald Trump to benefit her campaign. However, there […]
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Maina wa Njuguna Fearless Fund is a venture capital firm based in Atlanta, GA that raises capital for minority women founders in pre-seed, seed or series A funding. Fearless Fund shut down the grant program for minority women business after a year-long lawsuit brought by American Alliance for Equal Rights founded by Edward Blum. “The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A Kenyan court has temporarily blocked the government’s plan to grant India’s Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. a 30-year contract to operate Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The High Court order prevents any further action on the deal until a final ruling is made, following a legal challenge by the Law Society of […]
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