SENEGAL’S INCOMING PRESIDENT TO ASSUME OFFICE WITH TWO FIRST LADIES

SENEGAL’S INCOMING PRESIDENT TO ASSUME OFFICE WITH TWO FIRST LADIES

Faith Nyasuguta In the final moments of Senegal’s electoral campaign, President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, poised to take office on Tuesday (today), made a striking appearance alongside both of his wives, Marie and Absa. This unprecedented display in the nation’s political arena reflects Faye’s commitment to radical change. Polygamy is deeply ingrained in Senegalese culture, particularly […]

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 JUDITH SUMINWA TULUKA APPOINTED AS DR CONGO’S INAUGURAL FEMALE PRIME MINISTER

JUDITH SUMINWA TULUKA APPOINTED AS DR CONGO’S INAUGURAL FEMALE PRIME MINISTER

Faith Nyasuguta President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country’s first female prime minister. This historic decision fulfills President Tshisekedi’s campaign promise and signifies a significant advancement for gender equality in Congolese politics. Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, assumes her new role at […]

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 SEVEN PARTIES ENDORSE PRESIDENT KAGAME FOR FOURTH TERM

SEVEN PARTIES ENDORSE PRESIDENT KAGAME FOR FOURTH TERM

Faith  Nyasuguta  The Liberal Party (PL) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), two of Rwanda’s oldest political parties, have thrown their support behind Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) candidate Paul Kagame for the upcoming presidential race in July. This endorsement adds to the backing already received from four smaller political parties, forming a coalition with RPF. […]

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 SOUTH AFRICA’S EX-PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA BARRED FROM MAY ELECTIONS

SOUTH AFRICA’S EX-PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA BARRED FROM MAY ELECTIONS

Faith Nyasuguta The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa, the country’s election management body, announced on Thursday that it has upheld an objection against former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy in the upcoming elections. During a media briefing, IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya revealed that they received 82 objections concerning candidates nominated by 21 political parties […]

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 FRENCH LAWMAKERS DEBATE GROUNDBREAKING BILL TO COMBAT HAIR DISCRIMINATION

FRENCH LAWMAKERS DEBATE GROUNDBREAKING BILL TO COMBAT HAIR DISCRIMINATION

Faith Nyasuguta  French lawmakers are currently deliberating on a landmark bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture, length, color, or style. Advocates of the bill argue that it is long overdue and necessary to dismantle barriers faced by individuals, particularly those of Black descent, who encounter prejudice and bias in various settings, including […]

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 RUSSIA’S NUCLEAR INFLUENCE EXPANDS IN NORTH AFRICA

RUSSIA’S NUCLEAR INFLUENCE EXPANDS IN NORTH AFRICA

Faith Nyasuguta A recent report by the Russian news outlet Sputnik has shed light on Algeria’s Ministry of Energy’s signing of a memorandum of cooperation with Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom. According to Sputnik’s report, the ministerial communiqué indicates that the document outlines a “roadmap of joint activities for 2024 and 2025.” This likely includes […]

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 NIGERIAN PARENTS REUNITE WITH CHILDREN AFTER CAPTIVITY

NIGERIAN PARENTS REUNITE WITH CHILDREN AFTER CAPTIVITY

Faith Nyasuguta  Parents of more than 130 Nigerian school children who were rescued after more than two weeks in captivity have expressed overwhelming joy as they finally reunited with their loved ones.  The heartwarming meeting took place at a government facility in Kaduna, where the children are receiving essential medical support. Their abduction, which occurred […]

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