Faith Nyasuguta After three decades in power, the African National Congress (ANC) is facing its most challenging election yet. Surveys indicate that the party might lose its majority for the first time. Once revered, the ANC’s image has been tarnished by high unemployment, widespread poverty, and numerous corruption scandals. President Cyril Ramaphosa is vying for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta More than half of Zimbabwe’s population will need food aid this year due to a devastating drought that has caused widespread crop failure, according to the country’s Cabinet on Tuesday. The Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (Zimlac) reported that approximately 6 million people in rural areas and 1.7 million in urban areas will require […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Discriminatory family laws across parts of Africa are hindering progress on women’s rights, according to new research by the human rights organization Equality Now. The study examined family law and practices in 20 African countries, finding that while there has been progress over recent decades, significant inequalities persist in marriage, divorce, child custody, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, the Prime Minister of Niger, has accused the United States of causing a rupture in a crucial military agreement that permits U.S. forces to be stationed in the West African nation. In an interview with the Washington Post, Zeine alleged that U.S. officials had tried to dictate Niger’s international […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mark Zuckerberg, the visionary behind Facebook, now Meta, reaches a significant milestone as he celebrates his 40th birthday today, May 14, 2024, marking a transformative decade filled with both personal and professional accomplishments. Entering his 30s, Zuckerberg welcomed the arrival of his children, alongside notable achievements such as graduating from Harvard and attaining […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Conflicts and violence have propelled the number of internally displaced people worldwide to a historic high of 75.9 million, with almost half of them residing in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC). The report reveals that conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The island nation of Mauritius is positioning itself to forge a deeper partnership with Russia, aligning with the trend of African countries seeking collaboration with the great power. Reports indicate that Mauritius is keen to capitalize on its existing relationship with Russia, which has yielded significant benefits in the past year. This strategic […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are facing mounting pressure from advocacy groups and human rights organizations to wield their financial influence in persuading Ghana to reconsider a proposed legislation that could have severe implications for LGBTQ+ individuals in the country. The contentious bill, known as the “promotion of proper human […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A recent national dialogue in Mali concluded with recommendations supporting the extension of military rule for three more years. Mainly composed of military participants, the dialogue proposed that Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of the junta since 2020, be permitted to contest future presidential elections. However, significant opposition boycotts marred the event, with critics […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Chad’s military leader, has been declared the victor in this week’s presidential election, according to provisional results released by the national election agency. However, his main rival, Prime Minister Succés Masra, contests the outcome, setting the stage for potential unrest and political turmoil in the country. Provisional results, released […]
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