Faith Nyasuguta For the first time in its history, Nigeria’s debt has become a major cause for concern. This alarming development for Africa’s largest economy is due to its increased debt-to-GDP ratio coupled with a high debt service-to-revenue ratio. A recent report published last week indicates that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio now exceeds 50%. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta U.S. prosecutors are currently engaging with Boeing and the families of crash victims as the July 7 deadline approaches for the Justice Department to decide on potential criminal charges against the plane maker. This information comes from sources familiar with the situation and documents reviewed by Reuters. On Thursday, Justice Department officials met […]
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Faith Nyasuguta United Nations human rights experts have accused Sudan’s warring factions of using starvation as a weapon of war, amid escalating warnings of an impending famine in the country. Sudan has been in turmoil since April last year when tensions between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted into full-scale conflict in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia has expressed a strong interest in enhancing its relationship with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Kremlin views the Central African nation as a highly promising partner for developing bilateral relations. This sentiment was echoed following the visit of the Congolese president to Moscow on Tuesday. The president of the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta US lawmakers are spearheading a resolution to be presented in the House, urging the Ugandan government to repeal its anti-gay law. A copy of the resolution, reviewed by The EastAfrican, shows that 21 congressmen and women are calling for the swift repeal of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which was enacted early last year. They […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Angry Kenyan citizens have issued an ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding his immediate resignation amid widespread discontent over the nation’s deteriorating conditions. The public has given the president 48 hours to step down, emphasizing the need for a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.” This ultimatum marks a significant […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday convicted Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, a 47-year-old extremist linked to al-Qaida, for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali during 2012-2013. Al Hassan, a prominent figure in the extremist group Ansar Dine, was found guilty of torturing prisoners. The three-judge […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A Congolese teenager made an urgent plea to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to safeguard children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict between the military and armed groups in the east is devastating young lives. The 16-year-old, whose identity was protected, addressed the council via an interpreter during […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Last Thursday, Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara, one of Nigeria’s poorest states, marked the commencement of an international airport in the state capital, Gusau. “The economic benefits and multiplier effects are quite enormous,” Lawal stated. “The airport will significantly impact the ease of doing business and social interactions here.” Barely a month […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A contingent of Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti to begin a United Nations-backed mission aimed at combating powerful armed gangs that have taken control of much of the Caribbean nation. The officers, waving Kenyan flags and dressed in camouflage uniforms, landed at Toussaint Louverture International Airport near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday. More […]
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