Faith Nyasuguta Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faced a tumultuous general election on Wednesday, with significant logistical troubles leading to delays and, in some cases, polling stations failing to open. The mineral-rich yet vulnerable nation hosted four simultaneous elections to choose a president, national and regional lawmakers, as well as local councillors. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark decision, a French court has sentenced former Rwandan doctor Sosthene Munyemana to 24 years in prison for his role in the 1994 genocide. Convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, and participating in a conspiracy to prepare these crimes, the 68-year-old former gynecologist was accused of assisting in drafting a letter […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for the White House in 2024 due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol assault. This landmark ruling is based on the application of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have “engaged in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a historic event attended by prominent African leaders, including Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, Ghana’s Nana Akuffo Adod, and African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, the inauguration of BioNTech’s first site in Rwanda has taken place this week. This significant move by the German biotechnology firm aims to establish its initial vaccine production hub […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on the brink of a significant moment as its presidential elections are set to kick off today, December 20. The anticipation, however, is tinged with uncertainty as logistical challenges loom large in a country characterized by vast expanses and limited infrastructure. Ensuring that the elections take […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a decisive electoral outcome, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secured a third term in Egypt’s presidential election held on December 10-12, clinching an overwhelming 89.6% of the vote, as announced by the National Election Authority. This electoral victory follows a constitutional amendment in 2019 that extended the presidential term to six years and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Constitutional Court of Uganda has commenced the hearing of the initial challenge to a severe anti-gay law that has drawn criticism from the United Nations and triggered United States visa restrictions on government officials. Nicholas Opiyo, the lawyer representing the petitioners, informed the court in Kampala on Monday that they agreed to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has taken a historic step by officially joining the East African Community (EAC) as the eighth member state, signing the Treaty of Accession. The signing ceremony took place at Entebbe State House in Uganda, witnessed by key leaders, including Somalia’s President Sheikh Hassan Mohamud, the chairperson of the Summit of EAC Heads […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A tragic maritime incident has unfolded off Libya’s coast, where dozens of individuals are now missing and presumed dead after their boat sank, as reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This marks another heart-wrenching episode in the ongoing migration crises around North Africa. According to the IOM’s Libya office, the vessel, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) issued a decisive ruling on Friday, commanding the “immediate” release of Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in captivity since the coup that ousted him on July 26. The court further extended this directive to include his family. The […]
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