Faith Nyasuguta Russia has fulfilled its commitment to ship 200,000 metric tonnes of free grain to six African countries, marking the realization of President Vladimir Putin’s pledge made in July last year. Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev shared the details during a meeting with Putin, specifying that 50,000 tonnes each were sent to Somalia and the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Lupita Nyong’o, the Academy Award-winning Kenyan-Mexican actress, has made history as she takes the lead of the international jury at the 74th Berlinale Film Festival. The festival opened on February 15 with the jury presentation, marking the second consecutive year a woman has headed the jury. The 2023 jury, presided over by Nyong’o, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially set May 29, 2024, as the date for the upcoming general election, a pivotal moment for the ruling African National Congress (ANC). This election marks the most significant challenge to the ANC’s parliamentary majority since its historic victory in 1994. Key issues such as unemployment, load-shedding, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Guinea’s ruling National Council of the Rally for Development (CRND) has abruptly dissolved the interim government in a surprising turn of events. This unexpected move was announced via a decree on state television by the presidency’s secretary-general, accompanied by military officials and masked soldiers. The decree outlines that directors of cabinet, secretary generals, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In 2023, the top 10 UK companies among the global 500 achieved an impressive average profit per employee of $152,000? This figure stands in stark contrast to the $1.13 million average of the top 10 U.S. companies, highlighting the diverse operational efficiencies on either side of the Atlantic. Despite holding a smaller slice […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s path to complete civilian rule through democratic processes faces challenges, as highlighted in a report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. The chairperson, Yasmin Sooka, emphasizes the urgency of establishing a unified national army and transitional justice organs to address past conflicts. With elections planned for December 2024, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s (pictured) documentary film, “Dahomey,” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, chronicles a historic event—the return of 26 looted treasures from the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris to the royal palace of the kingdom of Dahomey in modern-day Benin. This momentous act of restitution, announced by French President Emmanuel […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania’s founding father, Julius Nyerere, has received posthumous honors with a statue erected outside the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Leading Tanzania from 1961 to 1985, Nyerere, known as Mwalimu (teacher), was a dedicated pan-Africanist. At the unveiling, AU Commission leader Moussa Faki Mahamat praised Nyerere’s legacy, describing it as an embodiment […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) eastern region, leading to heightened tensions between the nations. The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Saturday condemning the escalating violence and urging an immediate cessation of hostilities by M23, specifically calling for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As dusk fell over the verdant grounds of the Marriott Mena House hotel, the reflection of the Great Pyramid of Giza grew darker in a pool built to reflect the last of the seven wonders of the world. A band played a smooth jazz rendition of the Eagles’ Hotel California on the grassy […]
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