Faith Nyasuguta In today’s world, grappling with various challenges ranging from soaring living expenses to pandemics, droughts, and economic turmoil, the pursuit of happiness has emerged as a significant objective globally, including in Africa. The fourth annual ‘Mental State of the World’ report by the Global Mind Project, conducted by Sapien Labs, sheds light on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has succumbed to the intensifying pressure and surging violence within the country, formally declaring his resignation amidst a backdrop of political turmoil. The announcement follows a meeting of regional leaders in Jamaica, seeking a viable transition plan for Haiti. As of now, Henry finds himself stranded in Puerto […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the arid heart of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, a cruel intersection of war, drought, and aid mismanagement has given rise to a dire humanitarian crisis. Tinsue Hiluf , a widow grappling with the harsh realities of life, finds herself raising her sister’s four children. Her tale is one of profound suffering, woven from […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has given the green light for the disbursement of $120 million to Uganda following the fifth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. This approval is part of a larger financial support package, potentially reaching up to $1 billion for Uganda. The ECF arrangement, initiated in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed troops to rescue over 250 children abducted by gunmen from a school in the north-western region. This incident marks one of the largest mass kidnappings in recent years, reflecting the heightened security threats posed by heavily armed criminal gangs operating on motorbikes. This mass abduction in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In another distressing incident, gunmen launched an attack on a government-owned school in Kaduna State’s Kuriga town in Nigeria’s northwest region, resulting in the abduction of at least 287 students. This alarming event, occurring within a week of another mass abduction, highlights the persistent security challenges facing the West African nation. The assailants, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta African economies find themselves at the risk of lagging behind in the transformative era of artificial intelligence (AI), a shift altering the landscape of global business operations. Concerns arise from the continent’s limited capacity for virtual storage and the prevalence of outdated mobile technology. Businesses integrating AI into their operations demand high-speed connectivity […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In just 5 months since its premiere, “ACT OF LOVE” has garnered remarkable success, boasting 16 Festival Selections, 23 Nominations, and 7 Awards. The film has now secured 10 nominations at the 13th annual KALASHA International Film & TV Awards in Kenya, including Best Short Film, Best Director, and Best Lead Actress. Public […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry faces a precarious situation as he grapples with escalating violence and attempts to return home amid a series of crises. Currently stranded in Puerto Rico due to airspace closures, Henry’s political journey dates back to the early 2000s when he emerged as a leader opposing then-President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan MP Sarah Achieng Opendi, who infamously called for the castration of homosexuals during a parliamentary debate, has been denied a visa to attend the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York. This move comes as the US embassy in Kampala rejected her application, pending “administrative” review. […]
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