Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s political climate has been thrown into turmoil after First Vice-President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest, his party announced. Machar, a long-time rival of President Salva Kiir, was reportedly detained late Wednesday when an armed convoy, led by top security officials, including the defense minister, stormed his residence in Juba. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta For many Black women worldwide, synthetic braids are more than just a hairstyle, they are a cultural tradition and a practical way to protect natural hair. These styles can be worn for weeks, shielding hair from breakage and environmental damage. However, a new study by the U.S based consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Government debt continues to be a significant economic challenge across Africa, with some nations facing alarmingly high debt-to-GDP ratios. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), these mounting debt levels threaten fiscal sustainability and economic stability in several countries. Let’s take a closer look at the seven African nations with the highest government […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has accused Rwanda of planning an attack on his country, citing “credible intelligence” that suggests Rwanda is supporting the Red Tabara rebel group to destabilize Burundi. Ndayishimiye made these claims during an interview with the BBC, where he also alleged that Rwanda was behind a failed coup attempt in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly rejected claims that white people face persecution in South Africa, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His remarks came in response to accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, and some white minority groups. Musk, who was born in South Africa, has repeatedly accused […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western region, aid groups reported Tuesday. The attack came as Sudan’s military continued to make sweeping gains in the capital, Khartoum, where it seized the presidential palace on Friday. The military is now trying to drive its […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana and Morocco have reached a historic agreement to remove visa restrictions for travelers between the two countries. This landmark decision is expected to strengthen diplomatic relations and create new opportunities for economic collaboration. The agreement will be presented to both nations’ parliaments for approval in the coming weeks. The announcement came from […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Kingdom is set to seize over 170 unclaimed properties belonging to deceased African migrants. These estates, classified as “bona vacantia” (ownerless goods), include properties, savings, and other valuable assets. The UK government has taken custody of these estates since the deceased individuals failed to leave behind wills or identify next of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Chad has strongly condemned a Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” In a firm response, Chad’s foreign ministry warned that any threat to its territory would be met with action in line with international law. The tensions flared after Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, Sudan’s army deputy commander, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwean telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies is joining forces with US tech giant Nvidia to establish what is being hailed as Africa’s first AI factory. Cassava, founded and chaired by Masiyiwa, plans to construct a “super-secure and powerful data centre facility” equipped with Nvidia’s cutting-edge AI computing technology. The first phase is […]
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