Faith Nyasuguta A notable shift is underway in the landscape of international education, with China rapidly gaining traction as a preferred destination for African students seeking advanced studies abroad. This burgeoning trend is attributed to the escalating levels of Chinese investments across Africa, igniting a burgeoning interest among African youths in mastering the Chinese language […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The recent directive issued by the Dutch government, ordering thousands of international students and young professionals who sought refuge in the Netherlands following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 to leave the country this week or face expulsion, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and raised profound ethical and legal questions. According to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A Zambian firm, AFNON Industries, is on the cusp of reshaping the regional stove manufacturing landscape with an ambitious investment of $10 million. This landmark initiative signifies the genesis of Zambia’s inaugural stove production facility, slated to become the largest of its kind across the African continent. CEO Arnold Nyendwa (pictured above) heralded […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A senior Islamic State group commander, Abu Huzeifa, also known as Higgo, wanted in connection with the deaths of US forces in Niger, has been eliminated in an operation by Malian state forces, according to the country’s army. Abu Huzeifa, notorious for his leadership role in the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta IQ, or intelligence quotient, serves as a yardstick for measuring an individual’s cognitive abilities relative to others in their age bracket, encompassing problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, memory retention, and linguistic proficiency. At the national level, IQ is often utilized to assess the average intellectual aptitude of a country’s populace, shedding light on its […]
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Faith Nyasuguta African Union leaders convened in Arusha, Tanzania, for a landmark three-day convention, igniting fervent discussions on the urgent need to propel the continent’s mineral development agenda forward. At the heart of the deliberations lay the imperative of expediting the establishment of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), a transformative institution poised to harness […]
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Faith Nyasuguta More than 40 individuals tragically lost their lives in Kenya following the bursting of a dam, further escalating the death toll from relentless floods to over 120 casualties. The devastating incident occurred in the Mai Mahiu area, compounding the already dire situation caused by flash floods. Authorities on the ground confirmed the retrieval […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Several Africans have been named to Time magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 most influential people of 2024, signaling the continent’s increasing impact on the global stage. This recognition underscores the importance of representation and inclusion in shaping narratives and driving change. Historically, African voices have been marginalized in global conversations about power […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the latest Gallup report, China surpassed the United States in leadership approval ratings across Africa, marking a significant shift in soft power dynamics. China’s approval ratings rose from 52% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, outpacing the U.S. by two points, as the U.S. saw a decline from 59% to 56% during […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has emerged as a significant source of remittances for Kenya and Uganda, providing them with substantial financial inflows annually. Reports from diplomatic sources indicate that Somalia contributes approximately $180 million to Kenya and $21.9 million to Uganda each year through remittances. The data gathered from diplomatic missions in Mogadishu reveals that there […]
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