Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso has unveiled new biometric passports that notably omit the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a clear departure from the 15-member regional bloc. This passport redesign symbolizes the country’s formal withdrawal from ECOWAS following sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali after military coups in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded a grave warning over Africa’s escalating debt crisis, describing it as “unsustainable and a recipe for social unrest.” Speaking at the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing, Guterres called for sweeping reforms to an “outdated, ineffective, and unfair international financial system” that has left many African countries […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A heartbreaking fire tore through Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, a Kenyan town last night, leaving at least 17 pupils dead and 14 others injured in a tragedy that has shocked the nation. The blaze, which erupted in one of the dormitories, reduced the building to ashes, claiming the lives of students who […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a bold move to deepen China-Africa relations, President Xi Jinping on Thursday announced a massive $50 billion funding package for the African continent while pledging to elevate bilateral ties to a “strategic level.” Speaking at the 9th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Xi outlined a vision for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, known for her resilience on the marathon track, has tragically succumbed to severe burns inflicted in a horrifying act of domestic violence. Cheptegei, who represented Uganda at the Paris Olympic Games, died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret after enduring burns on 80 percent of her […]
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Avellon Williams Kampala, Uganda – In a bold demonstration against corruption, three women were arrested in Kampala on Monday after staging a semi-nude protest. The protesters, affiliated with the “Uganda Freedom Activists,” marched towards the Ugandan Parliament with anti-corruption slogans painted on their bodies. This act of defiance was aimed at highlighting the pervasive corruption in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At least 80 people have been killed, and several others are missing following a suspected Boko Haram attack in Mafa ward, Yobe state, northeastern Nigeria. Local officials report that around 150 militants armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades stormed the village on over 50 motorcycles at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, targeting villagers, […]
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Avellon Williams London, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom has announced a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, citing concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law. This decision comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and coincides with the United States indicting senior Hamas leaders for their role in the October 7 attack on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Indonesia’s attempt to deepen economic ties with African nations at a summit in Bali this week was overshadowed by a noticeable absence of high-profile leaders, many of whom chose to attend a parallel event in Beijing instead. As Jakarta aimed to boost its presence in Africa, it has found itself competing with the […]
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Avellon Williams Port-au-Prince, Haiti- Haiti’s largest hydropower facility, the Peligre plant, has been forced to cease operations following a dramatic protest by citizens demanding equitable access to electricity. This development exacerbates the already critical energy crisis in the country, highlighting the deepening struggles for power distribution in the war-torn nation. On Monday, protestors stormed the Peligre plant, which is responsible […]
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