Faith Nyasuguta The United Nations Security Council, with 14 votes in favor, decided on Friday (Dec. 01) to end the mandate of the UN Transition Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). The approved resolution instructs the mission to commence the cessation of operations on December 4, transferring its tasks to UN agencies, funds, and programs by February […]
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Faith Nyasuguta During the 45th AU Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, the African Union (AU) officially embraced the Common Africa Position on Asset Recovery (Capar), a crucial instrument in reclaiming stolen assets from Africa. Capar, deemed “already fully operational” by AUABC Executive Secretary Charity Nchimunya, signifies a significant stride in curbing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a transformative moment for East Africa’s basketball, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has inaugurated its office in Nairobi, Kenya, signaling a new era for the sport in the region. The launch event, held at Sankara Hotel in Nairobi, witnessed the presence of distinguished figures including five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, NBA Africa […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking development at a fertility center in Kampala, Uganda, a 70-year-old woman named Safina Namukwaya has given birth to twins through IVF treatment. The joyous occasion involved the delivery of a boy and a girl via caesarean. Ms. Namukwaya, now one of the oldest women to undergo such a pregnancy, described […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Weighing up to 500 grams and reaching a length of ten centimeters, giant snails, highly valued in the Ivory Coast, are sadly diminishing due to deforestation and pesticide use in the rainforest. To conserve the species and generate income, locals are now breeding them on thriving farms. “Snail farming is cost-effective, requiring no […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Carine and Anaïse Kanimba (Pictured), the daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the individual who inspired the Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda, assert that the Rwandan legal system lacks the capability to safeguard refugees sent from the UK. These sisters, who dedicated over two years to securing their father’s release, successfully achieved his freedom from a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Libyan authorities, in a collaborative effort between rival administrations, have sent 248 undocumented migrants to Niger and Chad. The joint operation aims to address the issue of human trafficking that has turned Libya into a hub for migrants seeking to reach Europe. Trafficking gangs often exploit migrants, extorting money from them during their […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the world gears up for the 2024 elections, two pivotal questions loom large: Could Donald Trump stage a comeback, and will there be any contenders against Vladimir Putin’s potential six-year extension? With approximately 30 countries set to elect their leaders, here are five elections that demand close attention: Trump-Biden Duel Revisited On […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In Attécoubé, a west Abidjan neighborhood, two retired septuagenarians discuss life in their courtyard, emphasizing a reluctance to spend their old days in a retirement home. Côte d’Ivoire’s first such establishment, opened in September, had no residents by November. Elisabeth Qwansah, 78, expresses her desire for the familial care she receives from her […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Over the weekend, Sierra Leone experienced a series of attacks on military barracks and prisons, now confirmed by officials as a failed coup attempt. Information Minister Chernor Bah revealed that 13 military officers and one civilian have been arrested in connection with the incident. Bah stated on Tuesday, “The incident was a failed […]
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