Faith Nyasuguta Libyan authorities, in a collaborative effort between rival administrations, have sent 248 undocumented migrants to Niger and Chad. The joint operation aims to address the issue of human trafficking that has turned Libya into a hub for migrants seeking to reach Europe. Trafficking gangs often exploit migrants, extorting money from them during their […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the world gears up for the 2024 elections, two pivotal questions loom large: Could Donald Trump stage a comeback, and will there be any contenders against Vladimir Putin’s potential six-year extension? With approximately 30 countries set to elect their leaders, here are five elections that demand close attention: Trump-Biden Duel Revisited On […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In Attécoubé, a west Abidjan neighborhood, two retired septuagenarians discuss life in their courtyard, emphasizing a reluctance to spend their old days in a retirement home. Côte d’Ivoire’s first such establishment, opened in September, had no residents by November. Elisabeth Qwansah, 78, expresses her desire for the familial care she receives from her […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Over the weekend, Sierra Leone experienced a series of attacks on military barracks and prisons, now confirmed by officials as a failed coup attempt. Information Minister Chernor Bah revealed that 13 military officers and one civilian have been arrested in connection with the incident. Bah stated on Tuesday, “The incident was a failed […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Eleven individuals lost their lives in a tragic incident at a South African platinum mine on Monday when the lift carrying workers at the end of their day plummeted, as reported by Impala Platinum, the mine’s owner, on Tuesday. “Eighty-six employees were standing in the lift; eleven lost their lives, and all the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A prominent Ghanaian cardinal, Peter Turkson (pictured), has voiced opposition to criminalizing homosexuality, stating that it should not be deemed a criminal offense, and instead, efforts should focus on educating people about the issue. This perspective contrasts with the stance of Roman Catholic bishops in Ghana who consider homosexuality “despicable.” The cardinal’s remarks […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, is actively pursuing membership in the BRICS group, aiming to assert itself as a significant player on the global economic stage, according to reports by Bloomberg. Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, revealed the country’s ambition to join the BRICS club within the next two years. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Niger has initiated operations at its largest solar power plant, announced the energy minister. This move comes as a response to electricity shortages caused by neighboring Nigeria’s supply cuts in sanctions following a July coup. Mahaman Moustapha Barke, speaking on television, mentioned that the national power company Nigelec has observed an “enhancement in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Facing water scarcity and dwindling arable land, Egyptians are turning to soilless farming. Despite its promise, experts warn that high initial costs and crop limitations could hinder widespread adoption in the nation. Soilless agriculture, or hydroponics, entails cultivating plants with nutrient-rich water in controlled environments, bypassing traditional soil. Substrates like sand, gravel, clay, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan President Salva Kiir has officially assumed the role of Chair of the East African Community (EAC), succeeding Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye. The EAC chairmanship rotates among member states, with each holding the position for a one-year term. In his address at the 23rd Summit of EAC Heads of State in Arusha, […]
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