Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan President William Ruto has declared himself the most accomplished leader in the country’s history since independence. Speaking during a recent meeting at State House Nairobi, Ruto boldly claimed that his educational achievements, political experience, and humble beginnings set him apart from all previous heads of state. “I have served as a Member […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has made a powerful appeal for reparative justice as a means to address the historical and ongoing injustices suffered by African women. Speaking during the 63rd Pan-African Women’s Day celebrations held in Windhoek, she emphasized that the legacies of slavery, colonialism, apartheid, and imperialist exploitation have disproportionately impacted African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African officials have raised alarm over looming 30 percent tariffs imposed by the United States, warning that the steep trade barriers could cost the country up to 30,000 jobs. The tariffs, set to take effect on August 8, follow an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump after South Africa failed […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia and Zambia are set to make cross-border travel easier for their citizens by scrapping passport requirements and allowing the use of national identity cards instead. The move, announced during Zambia’s 59th Independence Day celebrations in Windhoek, marks a major shift in regional mobility within Southern Africa. Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At least 68 African migrants have died and 74 remain missing after a boat carrying 154 Ethiopian nationals capsized off Yemen’s southern coast on August 3, 2025. The vessel had departed from Somalia and was en route to the Gulf when it overturned near Yemen’s Abyan Province. Only 12 people survived the wreck, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegal has introduced a bold shift in its immigration policy by launching a new electronic visa (e-visa) system that will now apply to all non-African nationals. The reform, officially announced by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, targets travelers from countries that currently require Senegalese nationals to obtain visas before entry. Based on the principle […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a compelling act of humanitarian diplomacy, Ghana has donated 40 metric tonnes of cocoa-based food products to Palestine, offering both comfort and sustenance amid the escalating crisis in Gaza. On August 1, 2025, at the Jubilee House in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama formally handed over crates of premium Golden Tree chocolates […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa, Africa’s most industrialised economy, is bracing for a sharp economic blow as the United States imposes a 30% tariff on a wide range of South African exports beginning next week. This follows the collapse of crucial trade negotiations between the two nations and forms part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are planning to redirect part of their national tax revenues into a newly formed regional investment bank. This marks a major step in their effort to shake off dependence on Western donors and instead fund their own development projects. According to Serge Balima, adviser […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania has officially launched a pilot uranium processing plant at the Mkuju River Project in the Ruvuma Region, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambitions to become a key player in global uranium production. The project, spearheaded by Mantra Tanzania Ltd, a subsidiary of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom was inaugurated on […]
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