Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has recently joined the global fight against plastic pollution by announcing a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics. This significant decision, communicated through a decree from the Environment and Climate Change Ministry, positions Somalia alongside other nations in the East African Community (EAC) that have taken bold steps to curb the environmental impact […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The influx of individuals undertaking perilous sea journeys from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands skyrocketed over 1,000% in January compared to the previous year, according to data from Spain’s interior ministry. Between January 1 and January 31, an astounding 7,270 people successfully reached the archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. This marks an […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, is challenging the pervasive “blanket stereotyping” of Nigerians as cybercriminals, asserting that such generalizations distort the true image of the West African nation. Tinubu emphasized that such a narrative unfairly stains the reputation of the majority of law-abiding citizens. Addressing the issue during a private tour in France, President […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a surprising turn of events at the AFCON, Senegal, ranked 20th globally and Africa’s second-highest team by FIFA, faced an unexpected setback in the Round of 16. Ivory Coast emerged victorious in a post-match penalty shootout, defeating Senegal 5-4. This unforeseen defeat marked a significant upset for the defending champions. Contrastingly, Tunisia, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As we witness the winds of change blowing across global economies, the words of Warren Buffett resonate: ‘Opportunities come infrequently. When it rains gold, put out the bucket, not the thimble.’ Today, Africa is standing in a golden rain, and it is time to seize the economic opportunities that lie before us. Long […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Almost 90 years after being seized by Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime, Italy has formally returned Ethiopia’s first plane, known as Tsehay, in a historic gesture celebrated by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The red two-seater aircraft, named in honor of Emperor Haile Selassie’s princess daughter, was handed over by the Italian government. Abiy […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is unwavering in its determination to lead a United Nations-approved security mission to Haiti, despite a recent ruling by a court in Nairobi that temporarily blocked the deployment. President William Ruto, in a statement to Reuters on Tuesday, expressed the country’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of rampant gang violence in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In Sudan, a ten-month-long conflict continues to unveil alleged crimes, with the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, asserting that Sudan’s armed forces and paramilitary groups are committing atrocities in the Darfur region. The ICC, established by the Rome Statute in 2002, focuses on investigating war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Only a small fraction of needy people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region are receiving food aid, according to an aid memo seen by The Associated Press, more than one month after aid agencies resumed deliveries of grain following a lengthy pause over theft. Just 14% of 3.2 million people targeted for food aid […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Moussa Faki, the Chair of the African Union Commission, has welcomed Italy’s commitment to strengthening relations with the African continent. However, Faki emphasized the need for more than just promises, calling for a “paradigm shift” to establish a new model of partnership. In a resolute statement, Faki declared, “Africa does not want to […]
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