Faith Nyasuguta US President Joe Biden is expected to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during a three-day state visit by Kenyan President William Ruto this week, according to a source familiar with the plans. Kenya would be the first Sub-Saharan African country to receive this designation, highlighting Washington’s efforts to strengthen ties with […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Norway, Ireland, and Spain have officially recognized a Palestinian state in a landmark decision. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris announced on Wednesday that this move was coordinated with Spain and Norway, marking “a historic and important day for Palestine.” In recent weeks, several other European countries have signaled their intention to recognize a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian artist Helen Williams has achieved remarkable global recognition by breaking multiple world records in the field of handcrafted wigs. This week, the Guinness Book of World Records announced that Helen Williams, who previously set the record for the longest handcrafted wig, has now created the world’s widest wig, adding another significant accomplishment […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan special forces, experienced in combating al-Shabaab fighters in East Africa, are set to arrive in Haiti in a few days. This deployment comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that the Caribbean nation is “on the precipice of becoming an all-out failed state.” An advance team of Kenyan officers, part […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia continues to strengthen its relationships in Africa, recently partnering with Comoros on significant issues. Days ago, during the 33rd summit of the League of Arab States in Manama, Comoros disclosed its shared interests with the Kremlin. According to the Russian newspaper Sputnik, Comoros President Azali Assoumani (pictured above) and Russian Special Representative […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The US and Niger have agreed that American troops will leave the country by 15 September, according to a joint statement released on Sunday. The announcement stated that the two nations had “reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun.” Niger has served as the primary […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for parliament in the upcoming election, the country’s top court ruled on Monday. This judgment could significantly impact the election’s outcome and potentially spark unrest among Zuma’s supporters. The Constitutional Court determined that Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan KC, has formally requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, on charges of war crimes. Khan stated there are sufficient grounds to believe both leaders are criminally responsible for war crimes […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the shadowy realm of wildlife trafficking, Sub-Saharan Africa has emerged as a significant hotspot for illicit trade routes and clandestine operations fueling a multi-billion-dollar industry. The World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 reveals that this region accounts for a staggering 19 percent of global wildlife material seizures, indicating its critical role as a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The streets of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, appeared calm on Monday after the army announced it had foiled a coup attempt early Sunday. Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) successfully thwarted the attempted coup, which unfolded late Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The incident has left the nation on […]
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