Faith Nyasuguta On Tuesday, Ugandan security forces detained several young people participating in a prohibited rally in downtown Kampala. The protesters were demonstrating against alleged rampant corruption and human rights abuses by the country’s leaders. Several witnesses observed the arrests, and a video posted by NTV Uganda on social media platform X showed police intercepting […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Soldiers and police officers have cordoned off the headquarters of Uganda’s largest opposition party in what a police spokesperson described as a precautionary measure ahead of planned anti-government protests scheduled for Tuesday, despite an existing ban. National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, reported on social media platform […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Turkey is preparing to send naval support to Somali waters following an agreement that will see an exploration vessel deployed off Somalia’s coast to search for oil and gas. President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to the Turkish parliament on Friday, seeking authorization for the deployment of Turkish military forces to Somalia, including […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The global recognition of African companies is not just a badge of honor but signifies a dramatic shift in the perception of business innovation on the continent. It showcases Africa’s ability to compete on a global scale and make a significant impact. In recent years, African companies have leveraged technology to develop innovative […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has advised the youth against participating in the planned anti-corruption protests set for this month, urging them to engage in more constructive activities. This statement comes as Ugandan youths, inspired by the ongoing demonstrations in neighboring Kenya, prepare to march to parliament on July 23 to protest against perceived […]
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Faith Nyasuguta This week, Turkey’s foreign, defense, and energy ministers visited Niger to secure access to the nation’s rich uranium deposits. The visit follows Niger’s revocation of mining rights from Canadian and French companies after a military coup in July 2023. Led by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and accompanied by top intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta This week, African foreign ministers will gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss critical issues impacting the continent’s future. Among these discussions, the upcoming African Union Commission (AUC) elections will take center stage. As the continent faces unprecedented challenges, the need for a transformative leader with a clear, innovative vision has never been […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a significant development, Russia and the Republic of Congo have joined hands to enhance their collaboration in the field of nuclear energy. The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Russian nuclear company Rosatom and the Congolese Ministry of Scientific Research and Technological Innovations marks a pivotal moment in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Kenyan government has announced a ban on ongoing demonstrations in central Nairobi, citing claims that criminal gangs have infiltrated the protests. Acting Police Chief Douglas Kanja Kiricho issued a statement asserting that these groups plan to exploit the protests for violent activities, including looting. Consequently, all demonstrations in the Nairobi Central Business […]
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Faith Nyasuguta This week, MPs in The Gambia voted to retain a law outlawing female genital mutilation (FGM), bringing joy and relief to campaigners. Thirty-four out of 53 lawmakers voted to maintain the ban, which was introduced in 2015, while the remainder voted to repeal it. Jaha Dukureh, an FGM survivor and founder of Safe […]
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