Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria is currently navigating one of the most severe economic crises in West Africa in recent years, triggered by a surge in the inflation rate and a significant devaluation of the local currency against the US dollar. The latest government statistics, released on Thursday, reveal that the inflation rate in January surged to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As Africa witnesses a wave of visa restrictions falling, a fundamental question arises: What does this mean for Africans? Recent developments, such as Malawi easing restrictions and Kenya embracing visa-free status for all visitors, signify a shift in the continent’s approach to travel. However, a crucial consideration emerges – does this newfound accessibility […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegal’s Constitutional Council has invalidated President Macky Sall’s decree postponing the presidential election from February 25 to December, ruling it unconstitutional. The National Assembly’s decision to reschedule for December 15 was also deemed contrary to the constitution. The political turmoil caused by the postponement raises uncertainty about whether the election can proceed as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking European study, researchers at the University of Bern have unveiled findings that indicate smokers are more likely to quit their habit with the assistance of e-cigarettes compared to other smoking cessation methods. The comprehensive six-month study followed over a thousand regular smokers, primarily around the age of 40, with the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has undertaken a significant cabinet reshuffle, affecting more than 20 ministers and notably replacing Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. This move comes in response to complaints of Ofori-Atta’s handling of Ghana’s economic challenges, as evidenced in a 2023 World Bank report citing macroeconomic difficulties. The nation faced currency depreciation, escalating […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a recent interview, the Head of State of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani (pictured), strongly denounced the economic exploitation and pillaging of his country’s resources by France. General Tiani revealed that France has been shamelessly robbing Niger for over 107 years and he emphasized that France must pay in cash the debts accumulated […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Pygmies, recognized as the world’s shortest ethnic group, have endured over a century of hardship, transitioning from a history marked by forced labor and assault under Belgian colonial rule to facing ongoing oppression and exploitation in contemporary times. The exact […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa has taken a significant step by approaching the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider additional emergency measures in response to Israel’s plan to extend its offensive into the city of Rafah. Last month, the ICJ had ordered Israel to take all necessary measures to prevent its troops from committing genocide […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At the upcoming Venice Biennale, the Dutch pavilion plans to introduce a thought-provoking exhibit that aims to ignite a discussion about colonial blind spots within the art world. The centerpiece of this exhibit is a statue representing the vengeful spirit of Maximilien Balot, a Belgian officer who met a gruesome end during a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The devastating news of Kelvin Kiptum’s tragic demise in a car crash, along with his coach Gervais Hakizimana, has left his family shattered. The accident occurred near Kaptagat in western Kenya, a region renowned for training elite distance runners. Kiptum’s father, Samson Cheruiyot, a farmer, expressed the profound loss, as Kiptum, his only […]
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