Faith Nyasuguta Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to French President Emmanuel Macron’s concerns regarding Russia’s growing influence in Africa, acknowledging what he described as an “emotional reaction” from Macron. In an interview on Wednesday, Putin highlighted the transparency of their direct discussions on the matter, indicating that they had openly addressed the topic. Contrary […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Johannesburg, Africa’s wealthiest city, grapples with a severe water crisis amidst a summer heatwave, affecting nearly 6 million residents. The shortage, ongoing for almost two weeks, impacts 50% of Johannesburg Water’s service area, causing significant disruptions to businesses and healthcare facilities. Nurses report challenges in maintaining hygiene standards due to the lack of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The British government is proposing a voluntary plan to pay asylum seekers up to £3,000 ($3,836) each to relocate to Rwanda, aiming to address the backlog of refugees with rejected applications to remain in the UK. This initiative diverges from the government’s previous attempt to deport most asylum seekers to Rwanda, deemed unlawful […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In today’s world, grappling with various challenges ranging from soaring living expenses to pandemics, droughts, and economic turmoil, the pursuit of happiness has emerged as a significant objective globally, including in Africa. The fourth annual ‘Mental State of the World’ report by the Global Mind Project, conducted by Sapien Labs, sheds light on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has succumbed to the intensifying pressure and surging violence within the country, formally declaring his resignation amidst a backdrop of political turmoil. The announcement follows a meeting of regional leaders in Jamaica, seeking a viable transition plan for Haiti. As of now, Henry finds himself stranded in Puerto […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the arid heart of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a cruel intersection of war, drought, and aid mismanagement has given rise to a dire humanitarian crisis. Tinsue Hiluf , a widow grappling with the harsh realities of life, finds herself raising her sister’s four children. Her tale is one of profound suffering, woven from […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has given the green light for the disbursement of $120 million to Uganda following the fifth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. This approval is part of a larger financial support package, potentially reaching up to $1 billion for Uganda. The ECF arrangement, initiated in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed troops to rescue over 250 children abducted by gunmen from a school in the north-western region. This incident marks one of the largest mass kidnappings in recent years, reflecting the heightened security threats posed by heavily armed criminal gangs operating on motorbikes. This mass abduction in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In another distressing incident, gunmen launched an attack on a government-owned school in Kaduna State’s Kuriga town in Nigeria’s northwest region, resulting in the abduction of at least 287 students. This alarming event, occurring within a week of another mass abduction, highlights the persistent security challenges facing the West African nation. The assailants, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta African economies find themselves at the risk of lagging behind in the transformative era of artificial intelligence (AI), a shift altering the landscape of global business operations. Concerns arise from the continent’s limited capacity for virtual storage and the prevalence of outdated mobile technology. Businesses integrating AI into their operations demand high-speed connectivity […]
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