Wayne Lumbasi Authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the release of 100 students, aged between 10 and 17 years, who were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Niger State. The rescue has brought relief to families after weeks of fear and uncertainty. The students were freed following coordinated security operations across […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Atlanta, Georgia, is increasingly positioning itself as “America’s gateway to Africa,” seeking to strengthen trade, investment, cultural, and educational ties between the United States and the African continent. The city’s effort comes at a time when traditional national-level channels with African governments are becoming more uncertain, creating opportunities for cities and diaspora networks […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Salman Fiqy, a Somali‑American who had long been active in Republican politics, has publicly announced that he is breaking ties with Donald Trump following the president’s recent demeaning remarks about Somali immigrants. Fiqy, who previously campaigned for Trump and other republican candidates, proudly wearing a MAGA hat, had been a prominent figure in […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Billionaire philanthropist Michael Bloomberg is taking a significant step in education, creating a direct pathway from charter schools to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for Black students. Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with City Fund and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Bloomberg is committing $20 million to establish public charter schools […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have taken a major step toward stabilizing central Africa after their presidents, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement in a high-profile ceremony attended by key African and international leaders. U.S. President Donald J. Trump presided over the event, joined by heads […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United Nations has expressed serious concern about what it sees as a growing campaign of intimidation and repression in Uganda as the country prepares for its January 2026 general elections. In a statement, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said the organisation had received credible reports showing a sharp rise in arrests, […]
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Wayne Lumbasi New accusations against British soldiers stationed in Kenya have revived long standing concerns about the conduct of foreign troops and the protection of Kenyan citizens. A recent parliamentary report detailing allegations of sexual abuse, human rights violations and environmental damage has intensified pressure on both Nairobi and London to address grievances that many […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Niger’s military government has placed the country’s uranium on the open market, a bold escalation in its dispute with France’s nuclear company Orano. The decision, announced on December 1st, marks a clear break from decades of French influence in Niger’s most strategic mineral sector, following months of tension after the nationalization of the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States has paused all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, a move that has immediately placed thousands of applicants in uncertainty. The directive, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, temporarily stops the processing of green cards, citizenship applications, and adjustment-of-status cases for people from the affected nations. It expands […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Mali has announced the recovery of $1.2 billion, which is equal to 761 billion CFA francs, from mining companies after a major audit of the sector. The recovered money consisted of unpaid taxes, royalties, dividends and other financial obligations that had built up over several years. Officials described this as one of the […]
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