Wayne Lumbasi U.S. President Donald Trump has said that any decision to end the ongoing conflict with Iran will be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, underscoring the close military and strategic coordination between the United States and Israel as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. Trump indicated that while the […]
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Njoki Kangethe PART 3: TECH CITIES AND THE PRICE OF PROGRESS: WHO GETS PUSHED OUT? Gentrification in the African Urban Context As tech cities rise across Africa, they bring with them a powerful promise: modern housing, improved infrastructure, new businesses, and economic opportunity. But alongside this growth, another quieter process is unfolding; one that is […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed Somalia’s amended federal constitution into law, marking a significant political development for the Horn of Africa nation as it seeks to strengthen its governance framework after years of operating under a provisional charter. The move follows the approval of the constitutional changes by Somalia’s bicameral parliament, bringing to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a sport defined by speed, precision and relentless competition, Lewis Hamilton has added yet another milestone to an already legendary career. The British driver has become the first competitor in Formula One history to lead at least one race in 20 consecutive seasons, a record that further cements his place among the […]
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Njoki Kangethe What came of the of the abductions, torture and subsequent deportations of human rights activists Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi from Tanzania to Uganda, and Kenya respectively? Are their horrendous, and inhumane ordeals going to fizzle out with no accountability and justice metted to their perpetrators? Across much of Africa, deportation sits at […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt has firmly denied any connection to a Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker that sank in the Mediterranean Sea, seeking to distance itself from an incident that has quickly drawn geopolitical attention. The tanker, identified as the Arctic Metagaz, went down on Wednesday in waters between Libya and Malta after catching fire […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Central African Republic has turned to Russia for assistance in developing its energy sector as the country works to address chronic electricity shortages that have long hindered economic growth and public services. The appeal for cooperation comes amid growing ties between the two nations, with energy development emerging as a key area […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ghana is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from both China and the United States over its plan to significantly increase royalties on gold mining operations. The proposed policy shift has drawn attention from major global powers with strong economic interests in the country’s mining sector, underlining the global importance of Ghana’s gold industry. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana is calling on the United Nations to take a historic step: formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime ever committed against humanity. The proposal is part of a growing effort by African nations to force a deeper global reckoning with the scale, brutality, and enduring consequences of centuries […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The government of the United Kingdom has suspended new student visa applications from nationals of Cameroon and Sudan as part of a broader crackdown on what authorities describe as abuse of the country’s asylum system. The measure forms part of tighter immigration controls aimed at limiting the use of legal migration routes to […]
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