Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in response to international scrutiny following human rights abuses, aimed to reassure Ugandans after the US suspended the country from a Ush40 billion(about $10.5 million) trade deal. The move by President Joe Biden removed Uganda, along with the Central African Republic, Gabon, and Niger, from the African Growth […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya, often celebrated as a global hub for producing some of the world’s finest teas, finds itself in a paradox where its citizens rarely get to savor the premium quality tea it exports prolifically. Statistics show that Kenya consistently ranks among the world’s leading tea producers, competing with countries like China and India. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Vatican’s recent approval of priests blessing same-sex couples, as sanctioned by Pope Francis in December, continues to stir reactions, prompting a clarification from the Vatican amid mixed responses from Catholic bishops worldwide. While Pope Francis’s ruling was welcomed by LGBTQ+ Catholics, it faced resistance from some bishops, notably in Africa, where implementation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Palestinians in Gaza, trapped in dire conditions, are reportedly resorting to desperate measures, paying hefty bribes, sometimes up to $10,000, to brokers facilitating their exit through Egypt, as revealed in a thorough investigation by The Guardian. With the Rafah border crossing mostly closed, a network of brokers, allegedly linked to Egyptian intelligence, is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Migration activists are raising concerns about a surge in mass expulsions and arbitrary arrests of migrants in Tunisia, particularly near its borders with Libya and Algeria, as well as around the city of Sfax, a common departure point for those attempting to cross the Mediterranean. The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya’s recent declaration of a ‘visa-free’ policy is facing scrutiny as travelers reveal a different reality. Despite President William Ruto’s emphasis on promoting visa-free travel within Africa to attract visitors and boost tourism revenue, the process involves obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) with a $30 (Ksh. 4,700) processing fee. CNN journalist Larry […]
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Faith Nyasuguta After a protracted 27-year wait filled with legal and political challenges, the Republic of Guinea is on the brink of commencing a monumental $20 billion iron ore, rail, and port development. This long-anticipated project is poised to become the world’s largest and highest-grade new iron ore mine, projecting to contribute around 5% to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Social media platforms are ablaze with discussions and debates following the BBC Africa Eye’s three-part exposé on the late televangelist, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, better known as TB Joshua. Titled “Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,” the investigative documentary, available on YouTube, has brought forth serious allegations from former disciples and church workers, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zanzibar is on a quest to redefine African hospitality standards by venturing into the development of a seven-star hotel, Montuli, to be situated on the captivating island of Pemba. This strategic move is intricately woven into Zanzibar’s commitment to fortify its cornerstone industry – tourism. The revelation of Zanzibar’s aspiration to establish a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has officially nullified the memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of Ethiopia and Somaliland. This symbolic move follows an announced deal on January 1st, where Somaliland plans to lease a 20-km stretch of its coastline to Ethiopia for a naval base. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed […]
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