Faith Nyasuguta On Tuesday, a UN spokesperson announced that UN peacekeepers and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have initiated an operation to secure two eastern cities from the M23 militia. “The peacekeeping mission, known by its French acronym as Monusco, on Tuesday announced Operation Springbok to secure the key […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Renowned Nigerian actor and comedian John Okafor alias Mr Ibu who was hospitalized a few weeks ago has had one of his legs amputated. According to his family via a statement, his leg was amputated to save his life. The statement on his Instagram page read that doctors had no choice but to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Tuesday, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his counterpart from Burkina Faso Kassoum Coulibaly met and agreed to enhance military alliances, Moscow disclosed. The military leaders in Burkina Faso have strengthened their ties with Moscow, seeking to broaden their international partnerships in the wake of a coup last year. In recent months, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China has taken center stage as the world’s largest debt collector, with developing countries owing an estimated $1.1 trillion to $1.5 trillion, according to a recent report. A significant 80% of China’s overseas lending is now dedicated to supporting nations grappling with financial distress, highlighting the dual roles Beijing plays in international finance. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa is bringing back its diplomats from Israel to reevaluate the relationship, prompted by increased civilian casualties resulting from the conflict with the Palestinian group Hamas, as stated by its foreign minister on Monday. For many years, South Africa has been a proponent of peace in the Middle East and has shown […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Chinese government has halted funding for energy projects in Africa due to mounting debt distress concerns in African countries and internal economic challenges in China. This has led to a sharp decline in lending to the continent, reaching its lowest point in approximately two decades. This change in Beijing’s lending approach is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Lawyers representing Niger’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, have called upon a West African regional court to demand his reinstatement, arguing that his detention and overthrow were in violation of his rights. Soldiers took control on July 26, detaining Bazoum, alleging his inability to address rising insecurity in the region. This event is one […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Cameroonian President Paul Biya is celebrating his 41-year rule over the central African nation. Last year, thousands gathered in the capital, Yaoundé, for the occasion but the president did not attend. After seven years as the central African country’s prime minister, he entered the presidential palace on November 6, 1982, becoming only the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has secured the 9th position on the 2023 list of the world’s richest manufacturing billionaires, according to CEOWorld magazine. With a net worth of $10.5 billion, Dangote stands as the sole African representative on the list, which is primarily dominated by manufacturing tycoons from Asia and Europe. Dangote, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A second-hand dealer in France is embroiled in a legal battle for allegedly selling an African mask at an astronomical markup, deceiving a pensioner couple who originally owned it. The 19th-Century “Ngi” mask, crafted by the Fang people of Gabon, was initially purchased from the couple for €150 (£130) and later resold for […]
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