Faith Nyasuguta In a significant move to expand its influence in West Africa, Russia has agreed to provide arms and military training to the newly established joint military force made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. This deal was formalized during high-level talks in Moscow this week, between the foreign ministers of the three […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2025 beauty pageant has taken a groundbreaking step by banning wigs, weaves, and hair extensions, making it the first national pageant to enforce such a rule. Organizers say this decision aims to celebrate natural African beauty, challenge conventional beauty norms, and encourage women to embrace their authentic hairstyles. Victor […]
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Faith Nyasuguta US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on all imports from Lesotho, making it the second hardest-hit country globally after China. The new tariff, part of a broader policy targeting countries Trump accuses of “unfair trade practices,” could severely impact Lesotho’s economy, which relies heavily on exports to the United States. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has embarked on a two-week work visit to Paris, where he will reflect on his administration’s achievements and strategize for the future. The visit, described as an essential period of review, will focus on assessing the progress made so far and determining the next steps for his leadership. In […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s growing energy sector has captured global attention, with Russia emerging as a key player in the country’s nuclear ambitions. The Southern African nation, already poised to become a major oil producer, is now exploring nuclear energy cooperation with Moscow, signaling a shift in its strategic alliances. Over the past few years, Namibia […]
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Faith Nyasuguta African Union (AU) mediators have arrived in Juba, South Sudan, for urgent talks aimed at preventing a return to civil war. Their intervention follows the house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar, a move that has heightened tensions in the country. Machar, a longtime rival of President Salva Kiir, led rebel forces […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group are set to hold direct negotiations on Wednesday, April 9 in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant shift in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo. This meeting will be the first direct dialogue between the two sides since the M23 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark decision, the United Kingdom has consented to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, concluding a prolonged dispute over the Indian Ocean archipelago. This agreement, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, permits the UK to retain control over the joint U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia through a 99-year […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to his ministers against falling asleep during cabinet meetings, attributing such lapses to overindulgence and a lack of self-discipline. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Local Government Minister Gift Sialubalo, Hichilema expressed frustration over ministers dozing off as early as 10 a.m., questioning their […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are scheduled to visit Moscow on April 3 and 4, 2025, to engage in discussions aimed at strengthening diplomatic and military ties with Russia. This visit marks the inaugural session of the “AES-Russia consultations,” a framework designed to deepen cooperation between Russia and the […]
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