Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan has announced its plans to prepare for parliamentary elections slated for December, marking the country’s first elections since gaining independence. Initially scheduled before February 2023, the elections were postponed to late 2024 following agreements between the transitional government and the opposition after the civil war ceased in 2018. Abednego Akok Kacuol, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s latest monetary endeavor, the introduction of a new gold-backed currency known as ZiG, commenced trading this week, amid considerable challenges faced by businesses adjusting to the nation’s persistent attempts at economic stabilization. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe launched ZiG on Friday, aiming to counteract economic instability and safeguard citizens against currency fluctuations […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The South African Electoral Court has overturned the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to bar former president Jacob Zuma from participating in the upcoming elections scheduled for May 29. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday afternoon, the court dismissed the IEC’s objection to Zuma’s candidacy, thereby reinstating his eligibility to contest […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A ferry capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast, claiming the lives of at least 94 individuals, including children, with 26 others reported missing. Officials revealed that the vessel, initially identified as an overloaded fishing boat, lacked the necessary license for passenger transport, heightening concerns about safety regulations. Lourenco Machado, an administrator from the country’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Vatican made headlines on Monday as it declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia in their rejection of God’s plan for human life. This pronouncement, encapsulated in a 20-page declaration titled “Infinite Dignity,” had been in development for five years and received […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania recently welcomed the arrival of the first batch of electric locomotives for its newly constructed standard gauge railway (SGR), slated to commence operations in July. The delivery comprised five electric multiple unit trains and three passenger coaches procured from Hyundai Rotem in South Korea. These cutting-edge trains, boasting a capacity to accommodate […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senior British soldiers have been accused of subjecting new recruits deployed at the Nanyuki military base in Kenya to a disturbing initiation ritual involving unprotected sex with prostitutes, leaving them vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections. This shocking revelation surfaced in a report published by the UK-based Mail on Sunday, highlighting a deeply concerning […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Aliko Dangote remains a towering figure in Africa’s economic landscape, retaining his status as the continent’s wealthiest individual with a current net worth of $13.4 billion. His financial empire is anchored by Dangote Industries, a conglomerate headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, which serves as the cornerstone of his vast wealth. The 38th Annual World’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe has introduced a new currency, ZiG, in a bid to tackle its ongoing currency crisis amid economic challenges. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe announced that ZiG would be backed by gold reserves and a mix of foreign currencies, with implementation set to commence immediately. The decision comes as the Zimbabwean dollar experiences […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The recent overhaul of Somalia’s constitution, which dismantles the power-sharing system and grants the president greater authority, is raising concerns about stability. The move, spearheaded by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has faced resistance from the semi-autonomous state of Puntland, which refuses to acknowledge the changes. The constitutional amendments, approved by Somali lawmakers, mark […]
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