Faith Nyasuguta Colonel Assimi Goita, the leader of Mali’s military junta, has promoted himself to the highest military rank in the country. This decision has sparked debate and concern both within Mali and internationally. Goita, who has been a central figure in Mali’s politics since the coup in August 2020, has now solidified his control […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China’s economic influence has expanded significantly over the past few decades, with numerous countries around the world accumulating substantial debt to the Asian giant. Among these, African nations stand out, with five of the top 20 most indebted countries to China located on the continent. This indicates the continent’s heavy reliance on Chinese […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global organization that provides financial assistance and economic advice to countries facing economic difficulties. This support often comes with significant debt obligations. Almost 100 countries owe money to the IMF, with the grand total of all these debts amounting to $111 billion. The top 10 most […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a bold move to sever ties with its colonial past, Niger’s military leaders have decided to rename streets and monuments that bear French names. This decision is part of the nation’s effort to honor local heroes and cut links with the country’s former colonial power. Avenue Charles de Gaulle in the capital, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a colossal tribute to Egypt’s magnificent past, stands on the cusp of a historic moment. This architectural marvel, nestled close to the iconic Giza Pyramids, is finally ready to unveil its main galleries. After years of anticipation and a myriad of delays, including those imposed by the global […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya has announced a major transition in its mineral export policy, joining a growing number of African nations that are restricting the export of raw minerals. This move, aimed at boosting local value addition and increasing government revenues, marks a turning point in how African countries manage their vast natural resources. By building […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia and China have made a significant move to bolster their defence relationship during recent high-level talks in Beijing, marking a pivotal moment in their increasingly strategic partnership. The discussions, held between Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu, spotlighted a mutual commitment to deeper military cooperation amidst growing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Dangote’s meeting with marketers on Tuesday may drop fuel price to $0.91 per litre. The Dangote refinery is set to have a discussion with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday regarding a topic that has been on the minds of many Nigerians. Both parties are set to discuss the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Nigerian government has taken decisive action in response to the alleged mistreatment of the Super Eagles players and officials in Libya. On October 14, 2024, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Libyan envoy in Abuja to address the issue. This move followed reports that the Nigerian national football team, the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta During a press conference in Milan, Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, announced a significant partnership with Kenya on a space project. This announcement came on the eve of the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), highlighting the collaboration between the two nations in the field of space exploration. The […]
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