Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s military government has announced the signing of an agreement with Russia to build a gold refinery in the national capital of Bamako. So far, the two nations have signed several agreements and continue bilateral relations, including the construction of a 200-tonne annual gold refinery, the largest in West Africa. According to the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Tuesday, South African lawmakers voted in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in its war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza. The resolution holds symbolic significance, with the decision to implement it resting on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Israel and Hamas have given a nod to a humanitarian pause in Gaza that will last for at least four days, according to the Qatari government. The start of the temporary cease-fire will be announced within 24 hours, it noted. The deal includes the release of 50 civilian women and children hostages who […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Guinea’s ruling junta have instructed additional charges against ex-president Alpha Condé, deposed in a 2021 coup. The justice minister’s letter to the Conakry public prosecutor cites “treason.” Condé, in exile in Turkey, already faces charges of “corruption,” “murder, torture, kidnapping, and rape,” amid a backdrop of harsh repression during political demonstrations. “You are […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Alice Wairimu Nderitu (pictured), the UN Special Adviser on Genocide Prevention has expressed deep concern over reports of mass killings in Darfur amid growing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. She notes that refugee camps in Ardamata and Geneina, with over 800 reported deaths and 8,000 fleeing to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark summit in Ghana, a global movement advocating for reparations for slavery has emerged. The African Union has joined forces with Caribbean nations, forming a united front to compel European countries to address historical mass crimes. This partnership, combining the 55-member African Union with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) comprising 20 nations, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa, as the current chair of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), will lead a special virtual meeting on Tuesday (today) concerning the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. This was announced by the South African president via a Monday press release. The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Older individuals living alone face an increased likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms, according to a recent report titled: “Living alone and the risk of depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional and cohort analysis based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.“ The report findings reveal that living alone poses an increased risk of depressive […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Experts will present at Cop28 this month, proposing that solar energy can electrify all healthcare facilities in poorer countries within five years for less than $5 billion. This initiative aims to eliminate life-threatening risks associated with power outages in medical settings, emphasizing the urgent need for global commitment and funding. “I would like […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Congolese authorities have acknowledged challenges in organizing elections in the eastern regions due to recent outbreaks of violence. President Felix Tshisekedi emphasized on Friday that the top priority is the resettlement of displaced people, a task further complicated by the resurgence of violence. “I accept it, albeit with difficulty, but I accept.” […]
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