Wayne Lumbasi U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared that the United States would permanently pause migration from all “Third World Countries.” He said the measure was necessary to allow the immigration system to fully recover and to ensure that new arrivals contribute positively to the nation. The statement comes amid heightened national security concerns […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of deliberately delaying the signing of a long-awaited peace agreement brokered in Washington. President Paul Kagame made the remarks during a press conference on Thursday, saying that any holdup does not originate from Rwanda. According to Kagame, the DRC has introduced new conditions […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Uganda has announced that it will no longer grant refugee status to new arrivals from Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea, marking a significant shift in its historically open-door refugee policy. The decision, made public by Hilary Onek, the Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, comes amid declining international support and growing financial pressures […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Russia has announced it is ready to step up support for Nigeria in its ongoing fight against extremist groups, praising the country’s efforts and offering assistance in coordination with international partners, including the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). The support is expected to include intelligence sharing, advanced training for security […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Nairobi’s plan to roll out a modern Bus Rapid Transit system has suffered a major setback after the United States government under President Donald Trump cancelled a transport funding deal valued at more than $50 million. The agreement had been approved during the Biden administration and was intended to support a full upgrade […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces international scrutiny after human rights organisations petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged post-election violence following the country’s October 29, 2025, general elections. The elections, which officially declared Suluhu the winner with nearly 98 percent of the vote, sparked widespread protests and violent crackdowns across […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Cameroon is facing escalating political turmoil as opposition heavyweight Issa Tchiroma Bakary sought refuge in The Gambia, citing serious threats to his safety following a bitterly contested presidential election. Tchiroma, who challenged the country’s long-time ruler Paul Biya, was welcomed by Gambian authorities, who emphasized that the hosting is “purely on humanitarian grounds in the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has declared a three month humanitarian ceasefire, offering a rare pause in the country’s devastating conflict. RSF commander General Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo framed the truce as a necessary step to ease civilian suffering and lay the groundwork for broader political negotiations. He called on the Quad […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Last week, Kenya sent a high-level delegation to Uganda following statements by President Yoweri Museveni claiming that landlocked Uganda has a right to the Indian Ocean, warning of potential conflict if access was blocked. The delegation, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi, held talks with Museveni at Mayuge […]
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Wayne Lumbasi At the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, the United Arab Emirates announced a $1 billion AI for Development initiative aimed at bringing artificial intelligence infrastructure and services to African nations. UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri said the program will support education, healthcare, climate adaptation, and government services while aligning […]
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