Faith Nyasuguta After a protracted 27-year wait filled with legal and political challenges, the Republic of Guinea is on the brink of commencing a monumental $20 billion iron ore, rail, and port development. This long-anticipated project is poised to become the world’s largest and highest-grade new iron ore mine, projecting to contribute around 5% to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Social media platforms are ablaze with discussions and debates following the BBC Africa Eye’s three-part exposé on the late televangelist, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as TB Joshua. Titled “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” the investigative documentary, available on YouTube, has brought forth serious allegations from former disciples and church workers, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zanzibar is on a quest to redefine African hospitality standards by venturing into the development of a seven-star hotel, Montuli, to be situated on the captivating island of Pemba. This strategic move is intricately woven into Zanzibar’s commitment to fortify its cornerstone industry – tourism. The revelation of Zanzibar’s aspiration to establish a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has officially nullified the memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of Ethiopia and Somaliland. This symbolic move follows an announced deal on January 1st, where Somaliland plans to lease a 20-km stretch of its coastline to Ethiopia for a naval base. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The recent marriage between a four-year-old girl and a 54-year-old man in Nigeria’s Bayelsa community has triggered controversy, sparking a closer examination of cultural practices and legal frameworks surrounding child rights. The union, which took place on December 26, 2023, in the Akeddei community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa, was initially […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan has taken a significant diplomatic step by recalling its ambassador from Nairobi, expressing strong protest over Kenyan President William Ruto’s hosting of talks with paramilitary commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (Hemedti). The move reveals the intensification of tensions between the two African nations amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Daglo leads the Rapid […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Across Africa, economic challenges extend beyond currency instability, with significant consequences for nations grappling with underperforming currencies. Weak currencies impact various facets of these countries’ interactions in the global economy, hindering sustainable growth opportunities and affecting local communities. A recent analysis by Bloomberg, as featured in Business Day, unveiled a concerning trend – […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Horn of Africa is currently grappling with escalating tensions following a disputed deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. In response to this heightened situation, the African Union (AU) and the United States are jointly calling for calm in the region. The agreement, signed on Monday, grants Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As Africa gets ready for the imminent Africa Cup of Nations, a lineup of familiar faces is anticipated to grace the tournament. Premier League teams are bracing for the absence of key players during the season, with Mohamed Salah, in particular, set to lead Egypt as captain, potentially impacting Liverpool’s title challenge. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has formally removed Uganda, along with three other African countries, from the list of nations benefiting from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The move, officially enacted through President Joe Biden’s decree on December 29, signals the end of Uganda’s eligibility to export specific goods to the US duty-free, […]
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