Faith Nyasuguta Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in a landmark corruption case that has shocked the nation and drawn global attention. The ruling, delivered by an appeals court on Wednesday, more than doubles the five-year sentence handed down to Aziz in 2023. Along with the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan has strongly denied reports circulating on social media that President Salva Kiir Mayardit has died, calling the claims baseless, dangerous, and designed to stir unrest. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan rubbished the viral allegations that began spreading late Wednesday, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has officially suspended all cooperation with the upcoming G20 summit set to be hosted by South Africa later this year. The directive, issued by the White House, comes amid growing tensions over South Africa’s controversial land expropriation policy, which the Trump administration argues discriminates against the white minority population. According […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply criticized a group of about 49 white South Africans, predominantly Afrikaners, who recently relocated to the United States under refugee status granted by President Donald Trump. Ramaphosa labeled their departure as a “cowardly act,” asserting that they are unwilling to participate in the nation’s efforts to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Amnesty International has slammed a new agreement between Rwanda and the United States that would see the East African country take in deportees from the U.S, raising serious concerns over the potential violation of international migration laws and refugee protections. The global human rights watchdog says the move mirrors the controversial deal between […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Relations between France and Algeria have reached a new low following Algeria’s decision to expel more French diplomatic staff in coming days, prompting France to vow an immediate and firm response. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned the expulsions as “unjustified” and “brutal,” asserting that France would respond proportionately to protect its interests. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A wave of French ex-soldiers may soon return to Africa, not under a national flag, but as private contractors guarding mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The move is reportedly linked to U.S. billionaire Erik Prince, founder of the controversial private military firm Blackwater, as he expands security operations in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mozambique is stepping onto the African oil stage with bold moves that signal its ambition to become a major energy powerhouse. In a continent dominated by established producers like Nigeria, Angola, and Algeria, Mozambique is charting its own course through strategic partnerships, massive infrastructure projects, and an aggressive push for energy independence. At […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A group of 49 white South Africans, mainly Afrikaner families, left Johannesburg for the United States on Sunday under a controversial new refugee program unveiled by President Donald Trump in February. The group traveled via a private charter flight and landed at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., early Monday. This marks the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a disturbing revelation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Burkina Faso’s military and allied pro-government militias are responsible for the killing of at least 100 civilians, predominantly from the Fulani ethnic group, in a series of attacks near the western town of Solenzo between late February and early April 2025. HRW […]
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