Faith Nyasuguta As the date for the upcoming BRICS summit in October 2024 approaches, there is a notable surge in interest from developing countries eager to join the alliance. Representing diverse regions, including Asia, the global south, Africa, and even Europe, these nations are exploring the possibility of securing a spot within BRICS, signaling a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta With an impressive 16 Festival Selections, 13 Nominations, and 7 Awards within just four months of its premiere, “ACT OF LOVE” has become a standout in the film festival circuit. The latest accolade is the Nile Grand Prize for Best Short Film at the 13th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt, making it […]
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Faith Nyasuguta West Africa’s ECOWAS has announced that it is easing sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali, following a similar decision for Niger, all countries currently under military rule. These sanctions were initially imposed due to military coups in these nations between 2020 and 2023. The regional bloc is lifting financial and economic sanctions against […]
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Faith Nyasuguta East Africa is poised to witness a substantial boost in its electricity supply with the impending completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), set to be a game-changer in the region. At the 16th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers on Energy in Arusha, ministers highlighted the significance of this $2.9 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a thrilling encounter at Wembley on February 25, Virgil van Dijk etched his name in Liverpool’s history by securing their 10th English League Cup trophy with a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea. The pivotal moment unfolded in the 28th minute of extra time, settling a contest that had remained deadlocked at 0-0 in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Amid the shifting dynamics in the aftermath of Niger’s July 30 coup, fractures within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have widened, fostering new geopolitical alignments. In a surprising move, Niger, along with ECOWAS members Burkina Faso and Mali, established the Association of Sahel States (AES), a military alliance, in September. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia’s kwacha has emerged as the top-performing currency against the US dollar in Africa for the year 2024. The currency has experienced a remarkable rally of 13.8% to 22.8%, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). This surge follows strategic measures taken by the central bank to tighten monetary policy, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Disney+ has joined forces with pan-African studio Kugali Media to create an animated series set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, titled “Iwájú.” Premiering globally on February 28, this innovative six-episode limited series introduces characters Tola and Kole as they navigate a society divided under the rule of gang leader Bode. Simisola Gbadamosi lends her […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia’s Parliament has granted approval for a significant defense agreement with Turkey. This ten-year pact involves Turkey providing training and weaponry to enhance the capabilities of Somali navy forces and deploying its own ships in Somali waters. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi emphasized that the agreement addresses concerns related to terrorism, piracy, illegal fishing, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a significant stride toward fostering football enthusiasm among Sierra Leonean youth, the Football for Schools (F4S) programme, backed by FIFA, recently made its debut in the country. The initiative took root in Makeni, where fifty physical education teachers from Sierra Leone’s 16 districts gathered for a comprehensive two-day training event led by […]
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