Faith Nyasuguta Ukraine inaugurated its embassy in Ivory Coast, following the recent opening of its embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Foreign Minister Maksym Subkh hailed this as a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s ties with Africa, emphasizing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commitment to expanding diplomatic relations on the continent. Subkh, speaking at the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta O.J. Simpson, the former American football star and actor whose life was marked by triumph and controversy, has passed away at the age of 76. Born in San Francisco as Orenthal James Simpson, he rose to fame first as a college football star before achieving legendary status in the NFL. However, it was […]
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Faith Nyasuguta European Union lawmakers embraced a sweeping overhaul of the bloc’s migration laws on Wednesday, aiming to resolve long-standing divisions over the management of unauthorized entries and diminish the far-right’s grip on a key campaign issue ahead of June elections. In a series of 10 votes, members of the European Parliament endorsed the regulations […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Kenyan shilling has emerged as the top-performing currency in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the latest report from the World Bank. This increase in value is directly attributed to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) decision to raise the base lending rate. The report also forecasts a 5% growth for Kenya’s economy in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In Sudan, more than 10 million children have been living within five kilometers of active warzones, constantly exposed to the sounds of gunfire, shelling, and other deadly violence over the past year of conflict, according to a report by Save the Children. Analysis conducted by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambian authorities have made a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime with the discovery of a “sophisticated internet fraud syndicate,” resulting in the apprehension of 77 individuals, including 22 Chinese nationals. The crackdown, described as a notable milestone in the fight against cybercrime, unfolded during a multi-agency raid on a Chinese-operated firm suspected of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan has announced its plans to prepare for parliamentary elections slated for December, marking the country’s first elections since gaining independence. Initially scheduled before February 2023, the elections were postponed to late 2024 following agreements between the transitional government and the opposition after the civil war ceased in 2018. Abednego Akok Kacuol, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s latest monetary endeavor, the introduction of a new gold-backed currency known as ZiG, commenced trading this week, amid considerable challenges faced by businesses adjusting to the nation’s persistent attempts at economic stabilization. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe launched ZiG on Friday, aiming to counteract economic instability and safeguard citizens against currency fluctuations […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The South African Electoral Court has overturned the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to bar former president Jacob Zuma from participating in the upcoming elections scheduled for May 29. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday afternoon, the court dismissed the IEC’s objection to Zuma’s candidacy, thereby reinstating his eligibility to contest […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A ferry capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast, claiming the lives of at least 94 individuals, including children, with 26 others reported missing. Officials revealed that the vessel, initially identified as an overloaded fishing boat, lacked the necessary license for passenger transport, heightening concerns about safety regulations. Lourenco Machado, an administrator from the country’s […]
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