Faith Nyasuguta A team of UN experts has strongly advised Gambian lawmakers against repealing a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), warning that such a move could establish a dangerous global precedent. Led by Reem Alsalem, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, the experts emphasized in a letter dated 8 April […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan’s year-long war has placed a heavy burden on both the nation and the international community, as conflict rages on and humanitarian needs escalate. Amidst the ongoing strife, voices from various humanitarian agencies highlight the gravity of the situation, highlighting the urgent need for assistance and the devastating impact on Sudanese civilians. According […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In West and Central Africa, a food crisis is rapidly intensifying, putting nearly 55 million people at risk of hunger in the coming months, according to warnings from UN humanitarian agencies issued on Friday. Over the past five years, the number of individuals facing hunger during the lean season from June to August […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Smoking, a prevalent form of recreational drug use, primarily involves combusting a substance and inhaling the resulting smoke, commonly tobacco. While cigarettes made from dried tobacco leaves are the norm, smoking encompasses various substances and methods, including pipes or bongs. Tetrahydrocannabinol (from cannabis), morphine (from opium), and cocaine (from crack) are also popular […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ukraine inaugurated its embassy in Ivory Coast, following the recent opening of its embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Foreign Minister Maksym Subkh hailed this as a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s ties with Africa, emphasizing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commitment to expanding diplomatic relations on the continent. Subkh, speaking at the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta O.J. Simpson, the former American football star and actor whose life was marked by triumph and controversy, has passed away at the age of 76. Born in San Francisco as Orenthal James Simpson, he rose to fame first as a college football star before achieving legendary status in the NFL. However, it was […]
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Faith Nyasuguta European Union lawmakers embraced a sweeping overhaul of the bloc’s migration laws on Wednesday, aiming to resolve long-standing divisions over the management of unauthorized entries and diminish the far-right’s grip on a key campaign issue ahead of June elections. In a series of 10 votes, members of the European Parliament endorsed the regulations […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Kenyan shilling has emerged as the top-performing currency in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the latest report from the World Bank. This increase in value is directly attributed to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) decision to raise the base lending rate. The report also forecasts a 5% growth for Kenya’s economy in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In Sudan, more than 10 million children have been living within five kilometers of active warzones, constantly exposed to the sounds of gunfire, shelling, and other deadly violence over the past year of conflict, according to a report by Save the Children. Analysis conducted by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambian authorities have made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime with the discovery of a “sophisticated internet fraud syndicate,” resulting in the apprehension of 77 individuals, including 22 Chinese nationals. The crackdown, described as a notable milestone in the fight against cybercrime, unfolded during a multi-agency raid on a Chinese-operated firm suspected of […]
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