GHANA’S MAJ-GEN ANITA ASMAH MAKES HISTORY AS UN’S 1ST AFRICAN WOMAN FORCE COMMANDER

GHANA’S MAJ-GEN ANITA ASMAH MAKES HISTORY AS UN’S 1ST AFRICAN WOMAN FORCE COMMANDER

Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking appointment, Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana has been named Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). This historic move by UN Secretary-General António Guterres makes her the first African woman to hold this prestigious position. As Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj-Gen […]

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 GUNMEN ATTACK HAITI HOSPITAL, ESCALATING VIOLENCE THREATENS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

GUNMEN ATTACK HAITI HOSPITAL, ESCALATING VIOLENCE THREATENS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Faith Nyasuguta  Between December 16 and 17, 2024, armed gunmen attacked Bernard Mevs Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in a shocking escalation of violence that continues to ravage the nation. The assault, carried out by the Vivre Ensemble armed coalition, saw the hospital set on fire, severely damaging critical healthcare infrastructure and compounding an already dire […]

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 HAITI’S TURBULENT WEEK: GANG VIOLENCE, POLICE CRACKDOWN, AND A DEVASTATING SHIPWRECK

HAITI’S TURBULENT WEEK: GANG VIOLENCE, POLICE CRACKDOWN, AND A DEVASTATING SHIPWRECK

Faith Nyasuguta  Haiti endured a harrowing week marked by escalating gang violence, a deadly police crackdown, and a tragic shipwreck, leaving the nation grappling with grief and uncertainty. The violent unrest indicates the country’s deep-seated crises, as authorities struggle to contain gang dominance and provide security to its citizens. In a significant development, the Haitian […]

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 BOOM IN DRC CAMPAIGN’S TO SAY ‘NO’ TO PLANNED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

BOOM IN DRC CAMPAIGN’S TO SAY ‘NO’ TO PLANNED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Faith Nyasuguta In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), opposition parties and citizens’ movements have united to launch a campaign called Patriotes Engagès, aimed at rejecting proposed constitutional amendments. Protesters, equipped with megaphones and a steadfast resolve, have taken to the streets of Goma, urging citizens to prioritize governance, peace, and security over constitutional changes. […]

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 LIBERIA’S PARLIAMENT SET ABLAZE AMID ESCALATING PROTESTS

LIBERIA’S PARLIAMENT SET ABLAZE AMID ESCALATING PROTESTS

Faith Nyasuguta Liberia’s parliament building in Monrovia caught fire on Wednesday as anti-government protests stretched into their second day. Emergency responders acted swiftly to contain the blaze, but the cause remains unclear. President Joseph Boakai visited the scene, denouncing the “wanton destruction” and ordering a detailed investigation. The unrest began on Tuesday, with protesters demanding […]

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