AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN NATIONS UNITE TO PURSUE REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY

AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN NATIONS UNITE TO PURSUE REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY

Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark summit in Ghana, a global movement advocating for reparations for slavery has emerged.  The African Union has joined forces with Caribbean nations, forming a united front to compel European countries to address historical mass crimes.  This partnership, combining the 55-member African Union with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) comprising 20 nations, […]

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 SOUTH AFRICA CHAIRS BRICS MEETING ON GAZA SITUATION

SOUTH AFRICA CHAIRS BRICS MEETING ON GAZA SITUATION

Faith Nyasuguta South Africa, as the current chair of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), will lead a special virtual meeting on Tuesday (today) concerning the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. This was announced by the South African president via a Monday press release. The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]

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 LIVING ALONE HEIGHTENS DEPRESSION RISK, REVEALS RECENT STUDY

LIVING ALONE HEIGHTENS DEPRESSION RISK, REVEALS RECENT STUDY

Faith Nyasuguta Older individuals living alone face an increased likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms, according to a recent report titled: “Living alone and the risk of depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional and cohort analysis based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.“ The report findings reveal that living alone poses an increased risk of depressive […]

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 ELECTRIFY ALL HEALTH FACILITIES IN POOR NATIONS WITH SOLAR ENERGY TO SAVE LIVES – EXPERTS

ELECTRIFY ALL HEALTH FACILITIES IN POOR NATIONS WITH SOLAR ENERGY TO SAVE LIVES – EXPERTS

Faith Nyasuguta Experts will present at Cop28 this month, proposing that solar energy can electrify all healthcare facilities in poorer countries within five years for less than $5 billion.  This initiative aims to eliminate life-threatening risks associated with power outages in medical settings, emphasizing the urgent need for global commitment and funding. “I would like […]

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 DREAMS OF VOTING IN ‘UNSAFE’ EASTERN DRC REGION REMAIN DISTANT

DREAMS OF VOTING IN ‘UNSAFE’ EASTERN DRC REGION REMAIN DISTANT

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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 SUDAN DIRECTS U.N TO ‘IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE’ POLITICAL MISSION

SUDAN DIRECTS U.N TO ‘IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE’ POLITICAL MISSION

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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 NIGERIA INFLATION SURGES TO 27.33%, HIGHEST IN 18 YEARS

NIGERIA INFLATION SURGES TO 27.33%, HIGHEST IN 18 YEARS

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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 KENYAN PARLIAMENT GREENLIGHTS SENDING POLICE TO HAITI FOR GANG VIOLENCE SUPPORT

KENYAN PARLIAMENT GREENLIGHTS SENDING POLICE TO HAITI FOR GANG VIOLENCE SUPPORT

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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 MALAWI PRESIDENT SUSPENDS ALL GOVERNMENT FOREIGN TRIPS TO CUT COSTS

MALAWI PRESIDENT SUSPENDS ALL GOVERNMENT FOREIGN TRIPS TO CUT COSTS

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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