Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso’s military government has forcefully rejected allegations that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since Ibrahim Traore seized power, dismissing the claims as “unfounded” and politically motivated. The accusations stem from a report by Human Rights Watch, which alleges that widespread abuses – some potentially amounting to crimes against humanity – […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cameroon’s long-serving leader, Paul Biya, has appointed his son, Franck Emmanuel Biya, as Vice President and head of the armed forces, marking a historic and controversial political development in the country. The move introduces the position of Vice President for the first time in over five decades, after it was abolished in 1972 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegal has imposed a ban on all non-essential foreign travel for government ministers as rising global oil prices place growing pressure on the country’s finances. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced the directive during a youth address, warning that the cost of oil has surged to nearly double what had been projected in the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda has received its first deportation flight from the United States under a new third-country agreement, marking a significant development in Washington’s evolving migration strategy. The flight, which landed recently in Kampala, carried 12 individuals, according to the Uganda Law Society, though authorities have not disclosed their nationalities or specific circumstances. The arrangement […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt has pledged to finance and help mobilize funding for key water infrastructure projects in Uganda’s Nile basin, marking a significant step in deepening cooperation between the two countries. The commitment was announced in a joint communique released after high-level ministerial talks held in Cairo, where both sides emphasized shared interests in sustainable […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of massive financial mismanagement in the rollout of the country’s new healthcare system, alleging that up to Sh103 billion ($792 million) may have been lost. The controversy centers on the Social Health Authority (SHA), a newly established state agency designed to replace the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States is making a bold play for Africa’s critical minerals, positioning itself at the heart of Mozambique’s vast graphite reserves in a move that underscores a rapidly escalating global power struggle over the future of energy. Washington, through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), is set to convert a $31 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria has moved to ease pressure on its foreign exchange market, with the central bank lifting restrictions that previously forced international oil companies to hold back a portion of their export earnings. The policy shift now allows firms to repatriate 100% of their proceeds, marking a significant step toward restoring investor confidence and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria is emerging as a key beneficiary of shifting global energy dynamics, as buyers increasingly turn to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The instability has forced major energy consumers to reassess their supply chains, opening new commercial space for alternative producers like Nigeria. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A diplomatic rift between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo took an unexpected turn on American soil this week, after security teams attached to both nations clashed inside a Washington, D.C. hotel. The incident, involving aides to DRC First Lady Denise Nyakeru, has triggered sharp accusations and competing narratives from both […]
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