Faith Nyasuguta The European Union (EU) plans to impose sanctions on six Sudanese military figures who are contributing to the conflict that has resulted in one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, according to European diplomats. Later this month, EU foreign ministers are expected to approve these sanctions against six individuals from the rival […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Amid escalating tensions with Washington over the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has labeled the United States an “enemy” state. This declaration follows claims by former American intelligence officer Scott Ritter that he was prevented from visiting St. Petersburg and had his passport confiscated by border officials. In response to Ritter’s claims, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In April, two men from Lagos, Nigeria, pleaded guilty in a case of international sextortion that led to the suicide of a Michigan teenager from the Upper Peninsula. Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, admitted to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys in Michigan’s western district and across the United States, as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Global public debt surged to a record $97 trillion last year, according to a report by the United Nations on June 4. This alarming increase has significantly impacted developing countries, which owe approximately one-third of this debt, hampering their ability to fund essential government services such as healthcare, education, and climate action. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A new report by the United States-based New Lines Institute provides compelling evidence that Ethiopian forces committed genocidal acts during the Tigray war, which lasted from 2020 to 2022. The 120-page draft, released on Tuesday, cites multiple credible and independent sources to assert that Ethiopian forces and their allies engaged in “acts constituting […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s education system is undergoing a shift, with a growing emphasis on Chinese language learning. This initiative aims to equip students with valuable skills that can open doors to promising careers. Hilda Ayebare, a key figure in the country’s foreign language curriculum development, highlighted the importance of multilingualism, particularly fluency in Chinese. “We […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Korea has stepped onto the African stage in a big way, hosting its first-ever summit with African leaders on Tuesday in Seoul. This ambitious undertaking aims to raise Korea’s profile on the continent and forge new economic ties. However, Africa is already a hotly contested arena for global influence, with established players […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia’s fragile security situation is facing a new threat as the government considers expelling thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country. This drastic measure hinges on a disputed port deal struck between Ethiopia and Somaliland, a breakaway region seeking independence. Somalia views the agreement as a brazen infringement on its territorial integrity. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kylian Mbappe has officially joined Real Madrid on a five-year contract, ending weeks of speculation about his move to the Spanish champions. The club announced on Monday evening, “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.” Mbappe shared […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania and Ethiopia have announced significant loan agreements with South Korea, part of broader deals aimed at securing access to Africa’s vital mineral resources and expansive export markets. South Korea is currently hosting a South Korea-Africa summit this week, attended by at least 30 heads of state, including representatives from Tanzania and Ethiopia. […]
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