Wayne Lumbasi Over 30 million people in Sudan are now in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, according to a joint alert by four United Nations agencies: the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP). The agencies warn […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The World Bank has restored its funding to Uganda with a massive $2 billion development boost, marking a turning point for the country after more than a year of financial isolation. The funds, to be disbursed over the next three years, signal renewed trust between the World Bank and Uganda following the suspension […]
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Wayne Lumbasi President Donald Trump has unveiled a new round of sanctions on Russia after expressing frustration with what he described as unproductive talks with President Vladimir Putin. The announcement marks one of the strongest steps yet by Washington to pressure Moscow over its ongoing war in Ukraine. The sanctions target Russia’s two largest oil […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Malawi has announced a ban on the export of raw minerals in a major policy shift aimed at ensuring that more of the country’s natural wealth benefits its people. The government says all minerals extracted in Malawi must now be processed locally before export, signaling a new era for its mining industry. President […]
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Wayne Lumbasi As Tanzania moves toward the October 29th general election, tension and unease are spreading across the country. A wave of arrests, media restrictions, and growing surveillance has fueled accusations that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is presiding over a deliberate campaign to weaken opposition voices and tighten control over the political space. When President […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning over a massive $1.7 billion funding gap that threatens global efforts to eliminate polio. The shortfall, which affects programs through 2029, could undo decades of progress toward ending one of the world’s most devastating diseases. According to WHO and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Across Africa, a handful of men have held onto power for decades some ruling longer than the age of their nations’ young populations. Their longevity has shaped entire economies, justice systems, and the fate of millions. While some brought stability and early progress, most later presided over corruption, repression, and fading prosperity. Here’s […]
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Lisa Mugo Love has a new chapter for one of Netflix’s most beloved couples. Lauren Speed-Hamilton and her husband, Cameron, have officially become parents, welcoming their first child, a baby boy named Ezra William Hamilton, born on October 1. The couple shared the joyful news in a tender joint Instagram post, giving fans a glimpse […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Mass protests erupted in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday as hundreds of demonstrators demanded the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The demonstrations, which began peacefully, quickly descended into chaos as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds. Security forces were […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Tension is gripping Cameroon following a fiercely contested presidential election held on October 12, 2025. The country, long ruled by President Paul Biya, now finds itself at a political crossroads as both the ruling party and the opposition claim victory amid mounting unrest. President Biya, 92, who has been in power since 1982, […]
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