Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended the U.S.-funded news organization Voice of America (VOA) for three months. This decision was announced by the Superior Council for Communication (CSC), citing concerns over the content of VOA’s broadcasts. The suspension is part of a broader effort by the junta to control the narrative around the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the conflict between Israel and Lebanon intensifies, the plight of African migrant workers in Lebanon has become increasingly dire. These workers, who came to Lebanon seeking better opportunities, now find themselves trapped in a war zone with limited options for escape or survival. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that there […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria has announced that it will start selling its crude oil in its local currency, the Naira, instead of the US dollar. This decision marks a mega shift in the global oil market and is expected to have far-reaching implications for the Nigerian economy and beyond. The announcement comes […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, has resigned from her position following a significant fallout with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. This unexpected resignation marks a pivotal moment in Ethiopian politics, raising questions about the country’s political stability and the future of its leadership. Sahle-Work Zewde, who took office in 2018, was widely celebrated […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has reached its one-year mark today, October 7, 2024. This date marks the anniversary of the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israeli soil, which triggered a prolonged and devastating conflict. Over the past year, the war has resulted in significant loss of life, widespread destruction, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A U.S. court has confirmed that former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. must pay $2.4 million in damages to Zinni Media Concept Limited, a Nigerian company, for breaching a contract. The dispute originated from an agreement made in June 2017, where Mayweather was to make several appearances in Africa, including one in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso is taking a significant step towards enhancing its control over the gold industry by prioritizing local mining over foreign operations. In a recent announcement, President Ibrahim Traore revealed that the West African country intends to revoke the mining permits of several foreign companies as part of its drive for greater economic […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia is exploring the possibility of canceling visa requirements for several African countries, a move that could significantly enhance diplomatic and economic ties between Moscow and the African continent. According to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy, Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Phelophepa train, meaning “good, clean health” in Sesotho, is a beacon of hope for South Africa’s rural communities. This innovative mobile healthcare service has been transforming lives since its inception in 1994. Operated by the Transnet Foundation, Phelophepa travels across the country, providing essential medical services to those who would otherwise have […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Libya is preparing to resume oil production after resolving a political standoff that had brought the country’s oil exports to a near standstill. The eastern government, which had ordered a halt to all oil production and exports in a dispute over the control of the central bank, has lifted the force majeure. The […]
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