Faith Nyasuguta French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s (pictured) documentary film, “Dahomey,” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, chronicles a historic event—the return of 26 looted treasures from the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris to the royal palace of the kingdom of Dahomey in modern-day Benin. This momentous act of restitution, announced by French President Emmanuel […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania’s founding father, Julius Nyerere, has received posthumous honors with a statue erected outside the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Leading Tanzania from 1961 to 1985, Nyerere, known as Mwalimu (teacher), was a dedicated pan-Africanist. At the unveiling, AU Commission leader Moussa Faki Mahamat praised Nyerere’s legacy, describing it as an embodiment […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) eastern region, leading to heightened tensions between the nations. The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Saturday condemning the escalating violence and urging an immediate cessation of hostilities by M23, specifically calling for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As dusk fell over the verdant grounds of the Marriott Mena House hotel, the reflection of the Great Pyramid of Giza grew darker in a pool built to reflect the last of the seven wonders of the world. A band played a smooth jazz rendition of the Eagles’ Hotel California on the grassy […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria is currently navigating one of the most severe economic crises in West Africa in recent years, triggered by a surge in the inflation rate and a significant devaluation of the local currency against the US dollar. The latest government statistics, released on Thursday, reveal that the inflation rate in January surged to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As Africa witnesses a wave of visa restrictions falling, a fundamental question arises: What does this mean for Africans? Recent developments, such as Malawi easing restrictions and Kenya embracing visa-free status for all visitors, signify a shift in the continent’s approach to travel. However, a crucial consideration emerges – does this newfound accessibility […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegal’s Constitutional Council has invalidated President Macky Sall’s decree postponing the presidential election from February 25 to December, ruling it unconstitutional. The National Assembly’s decision to reschedule for December 15 was also deemed contrary to the constitution. The political turmoil caused by the postponement raises uncertainty about whether the election can proceed as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking European study, researchers at the University of Bern have unveiled findings that indicate smokers are more likely to quit their habit with the assistance of e-cigarettes compared to other smoking cessation methods. The comprehensive six-month study followed over a thousand regular smokers, primarily around the age of 40, with the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has undertaken a significant cabinet reshuffle, affecting more than 20 ministers and notably replacing Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. This move comes in response to complaints of Ofori-Atta’s handling of Ghana’s economic challenges, as evidenced in a 2023 World Bank report citing macroeconomic difficulties. The nation faced currency depreciation, escalating […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a recent interview, the Head of State of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani (pictured), strongly denounced the economic exploitation and pillaging of his country’s resources by France. General Tiani revealed that France has been shamelessly robbing Niger for over 107 years and he emphasized that France must pay in cash the debts accumulated […]
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