Wayne Lumbasi A devastating road accident in eastern Uganda has claimed the lives of at least 20 school children and their school’s director after their bus overturned on the return leg of an educational field trip. The crash occurred at approximately 8:00 PM local time on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Chekwatit Village, KawowoSub-county, located […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A coalition of environmental organizations and climate activists has launched a fierce campaign against a proposed Sh2.2 trillion ($17 billion) mega oil refinery on Kenya’s Lamu Island, calling the venture an act of “environmental recklessness”. Backed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and strongly endorsed by the Kenyan government, the ambitious project is […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Chad has announced that it will abolish entry visa requirements for all African nationals beginning January 1, 2027, in a landmark move aimed at promoting continental integration and easing travel across Africa. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno made the announcement during the opening of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, declaring that Chad […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is setting his sights on transforming The Gambia’s struggling energy sector with a massive $2 billion investment that could dramatically reshape how the West African nation generates electricity and secures fuel supplies. The proposed package includes the construction of a 250-megawatt solar power plant and a modern petroleum […]
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Wayne Lumbasi A formal petition submitted by an Eswatini loyalist group to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African Union (AU) has revived a long-standing geopolitical debate in Southern Africa. The petition demands the return of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province and significant portions of northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), which Eswatini claims were wrongfully stripped from […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In one of the most aggressive maneuvers of its ongoing immigration clampdown, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an updated, public register featuring the names and photographs of non-citizens designated for deportation. Described by federal officials as a “worst-of-the-worst” criminal list, the public roster specifically highlights 124 Nigerian nationals […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a historic tribute that transcends the boundaries of ordinary athletic recognition, Brazil has permanently immortalized Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge by cementing his footprints into the landscape of South American sports culture. The two-time Olympic marathon champion and global running icon was honored with a permanent footprint monument at the entrance of […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Guinean Football Federation has formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football to address escalating security concerns ahead of their scheduled 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa. In an official communication sent to the continental governing body, the Guinean federation expressed profound apprehension regarding the safety of its national […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s next mega energy project has attracted its first high-profile investor. Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji has announced plans to invest $100 million in Aliko Dangote’s proposed $17 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, becoming the first major business leader to publicly express interest in backing what could become East Africa’s largest refining project. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially dismissed head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw and his entire technical staff following the national team’s premature exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The executive committee reached a unanimous decision during a thorough evaluation of the team’s sporting trajectory and long-term prospects. Despite entering the tournament […]
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