Faith Nyasuguta In a stunning turn of events, the world of music and celebrity has been rocked by serious allegations against two of its most prominent figures. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs (Pictured) have been named in a civil lawsuit filed on Sunday, alleging that they raped a 13-year-old […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has shattered a historical glass ceiling by electing Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as its first female Vice President-elect. Her groundbreaking victory alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) banner marks a pivotal moment in Ghanaian politics, championing gender equity and inspiring women across the continent. This monumental win […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often celebrated as the technology of the future, poised to revolutionize industries, simplify complex tasks, and drive global innovation. However, beneath the surface lies a troubling reality: the human workforce powering these systems is being grossly exploited, particularly in low-wage economies like Kenya. Humans Behind the Algorithms The narrative […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the early hours of Sunday morning, opposition forces declared Syria liberated from the grip of President Bashar al-Assad. The announcement marked the dramatic end of 53 years of al-Assad family rule, nearly 14 years after peaceful protests against the regime spiraled into a devastating civil war. As the opposition surged into Damascus, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia has unveiled a groundbreaking travel initiative for Africa, allowing citizens from Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe to access the country through an electronic visa (e-visa) system. The announcement, made by the Russian Embassy to Kenya on December 8, eliminates traditional hurdles of in-person applications, simplifying access to the nation. The e-visa, a single-entry […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The governments of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands have made it clear: their nations will not serve as dumping grounds for migrants deported under U.S. policies. In strong statements issued Thursday, the two Caribbean countries expressed opposition to reported plans by the incoming Trump administration to redirect migrants rejected by […]
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What is SurgiVoices, and what inspired its creation? SurgiVoices is a podcast miniseries that gives Rwandan surgical patients a platform to share their personal experiences throughout their surgical care journey. Pierrette Ngutete Mukundwa, a medical doctor and global health leader from Rwanda, developed SurgiVoices as her Capstone Advocacy Project (CAP) for the Global Surgery Advocacy Fellowship. This fellowship, a joint program […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Protests across Mozambique have turned deadly, with at least five people killed and three seriously injured, according to police. Demonstrations erupted in major cities, including Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, as tensions over the disputed October 9 presidential election continue to escalate. Police spokesman Orlando Mudumane reported violent clashes between security forces and protesters […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has pledged bold reforms to address poverty and unemployment in the country. Speaking at her first press conference since her historic victory in last week’s election, the 72-year-old leader declared, “It’s not going to be business as usual. We must have radical shifts in addressing the plight of our […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African music sensation Tyla has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing Beyonce on Spotify. At just 22 years old, Tyla has broken the record for the most streamed album by a black female artist released in 2024. Her self-titled debut album amassed an impressive 1.565 billion streams, edging out Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, […]
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