Faith Nyasuguta Just five months after Zimbabwe introduced its new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the country is facing troubling signs of currency instability. Initially launched to address inflation and reduce dependence on the US dollar, the ZiG now shows worrying signs of devaluation. The ZiG, backed by 2.5 tonnes of gold and foreign currency […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, part of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have raised serious concerns about Ukraine’s alleged interference in their internal conflicts. These West African nations have formally requested the United Nations take action against Ukraine, accusing it of supporting rebel groups and destabilizing the Sahel region. In a recent […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery, is set to begin full operations by mid-September, signaling a significant shift in Nigeria’s energy landscape. This refinery, developed by Africa’s 2nd richest man (currently), Aliko Dangote, is expected to not only reduce Nigeria’s dependency on imported refined products but also disrupt the long-established Europe-to-Africa […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a week marked by both hope and despair, Sudan experienced two contrasting developments that emphasize the complex nature of its ongoing conflict. On one hand, the military government announced the opening of a new humanitarian inlet, a move aimed at doubling the flow of supplies to internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has firmly denied claims that it intends to seize control of the country if the upcoming general elections on December 7, 2024, turn violent. The military’s response comes after Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance, was quoted in a media report suggesting that […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Gabon’s interim president, General Oligui Nguema, has introduced new rules restricting members of his transitional government from taking vacations abroad. This decision marks a significant shift in how government officials in the country operate, as they are now limited to taking only one week off for holidays, with a strict ban on overseas […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to officially launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Ghana by the end of August 2024, according to the National Communications Authority (NCA). This marks a pivotal development in Ghana’s tech landscape, offering a revolutionary option for internet connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas where traditional broadband […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Botswana has made headlines with the discovery of a colossal 2,492 carat diamond, the second-largest ever found globally and the largest ever unearthed in the country. The remarkable stone was uncovered by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond from its Karowe mine, a site renowned for producing some of the world’s most extraordinary gems. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cristiano Ronaldo has once again demonstrated his immense global appeal, this time by setting new records on YouTube. Just hours after launching his official YouTube channel, the 39-year-old football superstar garnered an astounding 14.5 million subscribers, surpassing the previous single-day record for new subscribers. Ronaldo’s rapid rise on the platform has set new […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Vsevolod Tkachenko, a highly experienced diplomat with over four decades in the field, as Russia’s new ambassador to Kenya. This appointment is seen as a strategic move by Moscow, signaling its renewed interest in strengthening relations with Kenya, a significant African nation that also hosts the United […]
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