Faith Nyasuguta U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, currently on an Africa tour, has highlighted the United States as a superior security ally for Africa than Russia, particularly in the Sahel region, where he criticized Russia’s Wagner mercenary group for exacerbating instability in coup-affected and conflict-ridden nations. During his visit to Nigeria, Blinken expressed the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has taken swift action following the national football team’s disappointing group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, sacking head coach Chris Hughton. The Black Stars finished Group B with just two points, falling short of advancing to the knockout stage. The team’s slim hopes were extinguished after Cameroon secured a 3-2 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, is celebrating as his documentary, ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President,’ has secured a nomination at the 2024 Oscars in the Best Documentary Feature Film category. The film, capturing the Ugandan story, stands alongside four other documentaries, including the Tunisian production ‘Four Daughters.’ Expressing his gratitude, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Canada has announced a significant policy shift , implementing a two-year cap on international student visas to address challenges in housing, healthcare, and other services amid record immigration. Immigration Minister Marc Miller disclosed plans for a 35% reduction in new study visas in 2024, citing concerns about institutions offering questionable degrees exploiting the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi expressed optimism about the growing collaboration between Egypt and Russia during a foundation-laying ceremony for Egypt’s inaugural nuclear plant, the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. Constructed in partnership with Russia’s Rosatom, the plant is seen as a significant step in bolstering bilateral relations. El-Sissi emphasized that El Dabaa […]
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Faith Nyasuguta US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a significant week-long tour of Africa’s west coast with a key focus on maintaining and strengthening US influence. This is particularly crucial in light of heightened competition from Beijing and Moscow and the escalating instability in the Sahel region. Starting his journey with a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, turmoil has erupted following Equatorial Guinea’s 4-0 victory over the 2023 AFCON hosts in the Group A final match on Monday. Disheartened fans left the Alassane Ouattara Stadium prematurely, leading to incidents of vandalism and destruction of vehicles witnessed by news reporters. Amidst the chaos, it remains unclear if […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Germany’s parliament has recently approved a new legislation aimed at simplifying the deportation process for unsuccessful asylum-seekers. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is addressing migration as a political challenge with these changes. Under the approved legislation, the maximum pre-deportation custody period is extended from 10 to 28 days. The focus is on facilitating the deportation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Renowned Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is set to grace the stage at the upcoming 2024 GRAMMYs, scheduled for Sunday, February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. The Recording Academy, has today (January 22), officially revealed that the ‘City Boy’ sensation Burna Boy would be joining […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking move endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the inaugural malaria vaccination campaign for children kicks off in Africa this Monday (today). Nearly 30 million doses are set to be distributed over the coming months, marking a pivotal moment in the battle against the tropical disease. Cameroonian children will be […]
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