“OUR AFRICA, OUR FUTURE ” #AU20 CAMPAIGN ASSESSES

“OUR AFRICA, OUR FUTURE ” #AU20 CAMPAIGN ASSESSES

Thandisizwe Mgudlwa – Cape Town, SA “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena. ” On 9th September 2022, the African Union (AU) will celebrate its 20th anniversary. It was on this date in 1999 (9.9.99) that the then Organisation of African Unity […]

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 KENYAN MP WANTED OVER DEADLY SHOOTING WINS RE-ELECTION

KENYAN MP WANTED OVER DEADLY SHOOTING WINS RE-ELECTION

Renson Mwakandana A Kenyan MP wanted by police as a suspect in the shooting of his rival’s bodyguard has been re-elected in his parliamentary seat, following Tuesday’s polls. Didmus Barasa, according to police, has been evading capture since he was connected to the fatal shooting that took place at a polling station on election day. According […]

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 KENYA GENERAL ELECTIONS 2022; KENYANS GO TO THE BALLOT

KENYA GENERAL ELECTIONS 2022; KENYANS GO TO THE BALLOT

Nairobi Team, More than 22 million Kenyans have registered to vote in an election that seems to be a tight race between Deputy President William Ruto and Raila Odinga. The other Presidential contenders are David Mwaure and George Wajackoya. To win the presidential race in the first round, a candidate needs more than half of all the […]

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 BRAIDS ARE MORE THAN JUST A ‘HAIRSTYLE’

BRAIDS ARE MORE THAN JUST A ‘HAIRSTYLE’

Avellon Williams & Ekeomah Atuonwu An important symbol of Africa’s cultural heritage is the traditional African hairstyle Braids. Cultures are distinguished by their differences. Braids played a significant role in ancient African societies. It is something beyond a hairstyle; it recognizes an individual’s clan, just as their age, conjugal status, abundance, power, and religion, among different parts of […]

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 FINAL PUSH FOR KENYAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

FINAL PUSH FOR KENYAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

Renson Mwakandana Prior to voting day on Tuesday, August 9, the front-runners in Kenya’s presidential election have been making one last push for support. Deputy President William Ruto, of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, held a rally at the 30,000-seat Nyayo National Stadium in the nation’s capital, Nairobi, where he positioned himself as the contrast of the existing quo and the greatest […]

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 SUDAN SEEKS TO REBUILD ITS REPUTATION TO BOOST TOURISM

SUDAN SEEKS TO REBUILD ITS REPUTATION TO BOOST TOURISM

Renson Mwakandana Although the country of Sudan is frequently associated with violence, it also offers a variety of interesting sights, including the meeting point of the Blue and White Niles as well as historic temples and pyramids. Sudan now wants to make use of the enormous tourism potential. The nation’s tourism minister, Dr. Babiker Mohammed, stated that: “We […]

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 IYAFA 2022 TACKLES OBSTACLES YOUNG  PEOPLE FACE IN ARTISINAL FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE

IYAFA 2022 TACKLES OBSTACLES YOUNG PEOPLE FACE IN ARTISINAL FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE

Thandisizwe Mgudlwa – Cape Town, SA ARTISINAL FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE ANNUAL PRODUCTION IS 5.2 MILLION TONNES, VALUE OF USD 5.8 BILLION – FISH INDUSTRIES EMPLOYS 5.4 MILLION PEOPLE Over four hundred people joined the live audience for a Twitter Spaceaudio dialogue to celebrate the INTERNATIONAL YEAR of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022) hosted by […]

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