Faith Nyasuguta World Athletics has shut down attempts by 11 elite athletes to switch allegiance to Turkey, calling the move part of a “coordinated recruitment strategy” driven by lucrative state-backed deals. The group included top names from across the track world – five Kenyans, four Jamaicans, a Nigerian, and a Russian. Among them were marathon […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cameroon is turning up the heat on its gold sector, rolling out tough new conditions that could reshape how foreign mining companies operate – especially in the resource-rich East Region. In a decisive move to regain control over a largely informal and loosely regulated industry, authorities now require mining firms to meet strict […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of the illegal possession of a firearm and discharging it in public, in a ruling that marks a major legal and political moment in South Africa. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Twanet Olivier at the KuGompo City […]
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Faith Nyasuguta William Ruto has issued a blunt assessment of the African Union, declaring that in its current form, the body is “not fit” to help Africa unlock its full potential. Speaking during a high-level meeting with intelligence chiefs from across the continent, Ruto called for sweeping institutional reforms, arguing that Africa’s premier multilateral body […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s vast mineral potential is attracting growing interest from American investors, but deep concerns over transparency and security continue to stall meaningful investment in the sector. Following a high-level meeting with Mining Minister Lasuba Lodoro, the U.S. Embassy in Juba issued a blunt assessment, warning that opaque decision-making and weak governance structures […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Tems delivered one of the most electrifying moments at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, making a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s headline set in California. The duo joined Bieber on stage this past weekend, performing their global hit “Essence” to a roaring crowd. The unexpected collaboration […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt and Russia are accelerating construction of the $30 billion El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, a flagship project that is as much about geopolitics as it is about energy. As timelines tighten and global energy pressures mount, both countries are pushing to fast-track delivery of one of Africa’s most ambitious nuclear ventures. Located […]
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Faith Nyasuguta France is intensifying efforts to secure new uranium supplies in Africa, turning to Botswana after losing control of a major mining asset in Niger. The shift highlights a growing global race for nuclear fuel as countries ramp up clean energy ambitions and reduce dependence on volatile supply chains. At the center of the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Madagascar has declared a state of emergency as concerns mount over potential fuel shortages linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. President Andry Rajoelina signed a decree granting the government sweeping powers to safeguard national energy supplies, including the authority to requisition fuel stocks and intervene directly in distribution systems if necessary. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States and Iran have moved to de-escalate rising hostilities with a proposed two-week ceasefire, offering a temporary pause in a conflict that has unsettled global markets and heightened fears of a broader regional war. Central to the agreement is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor through […]
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