Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has officially become a full member of the East African Community (EAC) after completing the accession process by depositing its instrument of ratification of the treaty. In a ceremony held at the EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, presented the instrument of ratification […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and human rights abuses. The move, targeting other senior leaders as well, involves blocking their assets in the U.S. and restricting their unofficial travel there. These sanctions replace a broader program introduced two decades ago. The U.S. government stated, “We […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In February, Russian forces in Ukraine experienced an alarming surge in casualties, averaging 983 per day, marking the highest toll since the conflict’s inception, as reported by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a recent intelligence update. The escalation in casualties, encompassing both killed and wounded soldiers, is attributed to Russia’s adoption […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haiti plunged into chaos over the weekend, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and implement a nighttime curfew in a desperate attempt to regain control of the streets. The eruption of violence reached unprecedented levels as armed gang members stormed the nation’s largest prisons, resulting in a massive jailbreak and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Approximately 170 people faced horrifying “executions” in a spate of attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso last week, shedding light on the relentless jihadist violence engulfing the junta-ruled nation. On the same fateful day of February 25th, separate assaults on a mosque in eastern Burkina and a Catholic church in the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a national disaster and emergency due to a severe drought, exacerbating challenges already faced by the country recovering from a recent cholera epidemic. This southern African nation, like its neighbors, is grappling with the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, contributing to harsh weather conditions associated with […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Colorectal cancer, a disease traditionally associated with older adults, is raising concerns among cancer specialists due to its increasing incidence in individuals under the age of 50. This shift in demographics prompts a reassessment of screening guidelines and a heightened focus on early detection and prevention strategies. While effective screening tests, notably colonoscopy, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta If architects are indeed individuals who relish navigating challenges, then constructing schools in Burkina Faso presents an ideal scenario. The myriad challenges include sweltering temperatures during high seasons, constrained resources, scarcity of materials, electricity, and water, and a client base composed of vulnerable and youthful individuals. The puzzle to solve: how to create […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Monusco, has initiated the withdrawal process after 25 years by transferring the Kamanyola base in the far east of the country to Congolese authorities. Established in 2005, the base played a crucial role in protecting civilians and maintaining security in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s parliament has recently passed a controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, marking a culmination of about three years of deliberations. This new legislation introduces severe penalties, including up to three years in prison for those identifying as LGBTQ+ and a maximum five-year jail term for individuals involved in forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Despite attempts […]
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