Faith Nyasuguta In a dramatic escalation of tensions, US President Donald Trump announced the immediate imposition of 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Colombia after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow two US military planes carrying deported migrants to land in his country. Trump further threatened to double the tariffs to 50% within […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Niger has accused France of employing the “Trojan horse” tactic to destabilize the country, further straining their already deteriorated relations. General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of the Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration, stated that France is allegedly collaborating with Niger’s neighboring countries to disrupt the nation’s stability. Relations between France and Niger […]
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Faith Nyasuguta US President Donald Trump has announced the removal of a hold previously imposed by former President Joe Biden on the supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. This decision, revealed on Saturday, represents a significant shift in US foreign policy and has ignited global debate. Trump explained the move as a necessary step to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The net worth of Nigerian-American billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi has soared to $2.3 billion, up from $1.7 billion recorded earlier this month. This substantial increase in Ogunlesi’s fortune comes in the wake of his recent appointment to the board of directors of OpenAI. Ogunlesi, a prominent figure in global investment circles, is the chairman […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Alliance of the Sahel States (AES) is making significant strides towards regional unity with the planned launch of biometric passports. This move, which will include Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, aims to simplify travel within the AES region and further solidify the trio’s breakaway from the Economic Community of West African States […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Lewis Hamilton described his debut behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 car as “one of the best feelings of my life.” The seven-time world champion made his highly anticipated track debut with Ferrari on Wednesday at the Fiorano test track in Maranello, Italy, marking the start of an exciting chapter with […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Gabon’s transitional government has announced April 12 as the date for its presidential election, a critical step toward reinstating civilian governance after the August 2023 coup ended the Bongo family’s 55-year grip on power. This milestone decision was made during a council of ministers meeting led by military leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The South Sudanese government has ordered internet providers to block access to social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests in Juba. The unrest was triggered by reports of the deaths of 29 South Sudanese nationals during clashes in Sudan, which escalated into looting targeting Sudanese-owned businesses in the capital. In […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana is exploring cannabis cultivation and sales as a promising new avenue to boost its economy, with projections of earning $1 billion annually from the industry. Mark Darko, CEO of the Chamber of Cannabis Industry, emphasized the financial potential of cannabis during the launch of the Chamber’s Cannabis Training Center in Accra. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi declared on Wednesday that Egypt would exert maximum efforts to ensure the ceasefire in Gaza is fully enforced. He emphasized his country’s commitment to rejecting violence and striving for peace while continuing mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas. “Egypt is striving with all its power and sincere efforts […]
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