Faith Nyasuguta A major immigration policy shift being considered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration could dramatically reshape how millions of Africans access the United States, with reports indicating that up to 30 African countries may soon lose direct access to American visa-processing services. If approved, the proposal would slash the number of U.S. embassies […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Kingdom has secured a major legal victory after an international tribunal ruled it will not be forced to pay Rwanda over the collapse of a controversial asylum relocation deal, shutting down Kigali’s claim for more than £100 million in compensation. The ruling, delivered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has reignited one of Africa’s most contentious social debates after parliament approved a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could impose prison sentences on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and those accused of promoting or supporting LGBTQ+ rights. The legislation, which now awaits President John Dramani Mahama’s signature, proposes jail terms of up to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is once again in national mourning after a devastating fire ripped through Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil on Thursday morning, killing at least 16 students and injuring dozens more. The blaze broke out shortly after midnight while students were asleep inside the dormitory, turning a place meant for safety and learning into […]
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Faith Nyasuguta When war tensions exploded across the Middle East and uncertainty gripped one of the world’s most strategic oil corridors, global fuel markets scrambled for alternatives. Few expected the biggest winner to emerge from Nigeria’s Atlantic coastline. But that is exactly what happened. In April 2026, Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially became the world’s largest […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is emerging as a critical frontline in Washington’s escalating Ebola containment strategy after the administration of Donald Trump moved to establish a quarantine and treatment facility in the East African nation for American citizens exposed to the virus. The proposal, first reported by major U.S. media outlets including The New York Times […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A major diplomatic confrontation is erupting across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa after Somaliland announced plans to open a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem following formal recognition by Israel. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and several Muslim-majority nations have condemned the move, warning it violates international law, undermines the status of East […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa’s image as a leading voice for African unity has suffered a major diplomatic embarrassment after African ambassadors and high commissioners collectively boycotted the country’s official Africa Day celebrations in the North West province. The empty seats at an event meant to symbolize continental solidarity sent a powerful political message: many African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Kingdom has announced a major emergency funding package worth up to $26.9 million (£20 million) to help contain the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as fears intensify that the crisis could evolve into another large-scale regional health emergency. The outbreak, centered largely in eastern Congo’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mohamed Salah is expected to captain Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being included in the country’s preliminary 27-man squad ahead of the tournament scheduled for June and July 2026. The 33-year-old forward, who is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the current season after nearly a decade at […]
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