Faith Nyasuguta The Congolese authorities have acknowledged challenges in organizing elections in the eastern regions due to recent outbreaks of violence. President Felix Tshisekedi emphasized on Friday that the top priority is the resettlement of displaced people, a task further complicated by the resurgence of violence. “I accept it, albeit with difficulty, but I accept.” […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan’s junta has formally requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to terminate the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (Unitams), further exacerbating tensions between Khartoum and the global organization. A leaked letter to the Security Council revealed that Khartoum had decided to immediately end Unitams, the political mission established to aid […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa has submitted a request to the International Criminal Court, urging an investigation into the purported war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. The development coincides with South African lawmakers preparing to discuss a motion on Thursday, urging the closure of the Israeli Embassy in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In October 2023, Nigeria faced its 10th consecutive month of surging inflation, reaching an alarming rate of 27.33%, the highest recorded since August 2005. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 0.61% increase from the previous month, emphasizing a year-on-year surge of 6.24% compared to October 2022. The NBS said, “On a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Thursday, the Kenyan parliament granted approval for the deployment of a thousand police officers to Haiti, a nation grappling with chaos and gang violence, as part of a UN-backed mission. Despite widespread criticism, the decision aims to address the serious challenges faced by the small Caribbean state, where gang violence has seized […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has implemented austerity measures, suspending all international travel for government officials, including himself and cabinet ministers, until the end of the financial year in March 2024. The move is part of efforts to address the country’s economic challenges, including fuel shortages, increased food prices, and a scarcity of foreign […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the asylum arrangement with Rwanda was unlawful, stating concerns that refugees sent to Kigali might face the risk of being returned to their original countries, exposing them to potential inhumane treatment. The unanimous decision by the five judges supported the Court of Appeal’s conclusion in June […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s designation as the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) collaborating centre for Africa, focusing on plant breeding and associated technologies for food and nutrition, is considered crucial for advancing genetic modification in the continent. The IAEA, in collaboration with Ghana’s Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI), aims to promote research and development […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The trial of Sosthene Munyemana, a former Rwandan gynecologist, commenced in France after nearly three decades of investigation, marking one of the country’s lengthiest legal proceedings. Accused of genocide and crimes against humanity related to the 1994 massacres in Rwanda, Munyemana appeared in the Assize Court in Paris, expressing his identity and apologizing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopian Airlines has entered into a significant agreement with Boeing, announcing the purchase of 20 737 MAX aircraft and an additional 11 787 Dreamliners during the Dubai Air Show. According to the Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, this deal marks only the initial phase of their fleet renewal process, with expectations to […]
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