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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Faith Nyasuguta The Gabonese military government, which seized power following the ousting of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, has unveiled an “indicative” timetable scheduling presidential and legislative elections for August 2025. The announcement was made by the military power spokesman on state television Gabon Première, presenting an “official transition timetable” adopted during a Cabinet Meeting. However, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Delegates from around the world have gathered in Kenya, aiming to advance discussions toward a groundbreaking treaty to combat plastic pollution on a global scale. During the opening day of discussions in Nairobi on Monday, Kenyan President William Ruto emphasized that there is a limited timeframe to finalize an agreement before the end […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The brutality against civilians in Sudan has reached a point described as “verging on pure evil,” cautioned a senior UN official, marking the intensification of conflict seven months into the war involving the army and paramilitary forces. “We keep saying that the situation is horrific and grim. But, frankly, we are running out […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa is poised to pioneer shared parental leave in Africa as a landmark high court decision mandates equal time off for both parents following the birth or adoption of a child. The landmark judgment allows parents to choose how to divide four months parental leave between them. Shared parental leave is a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The global population has surpassed 8 billion, as revealed by the U.S. Census Bureau, with increased lifespans offsetting declining birth rates. Still, the world population growth continues a long-term trend of slowing down. The bureau notes the milestone was likely reached on September 26, although the exact date may vary due to disparities […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is working on the establishment of a $1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 to support the continent’s film industry, Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, at Afreximbank, has announced . Addressing the opening of the 2023 CANEX Summit held as part of the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Peter Mathuki, Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), anticipates Somalia’s potential admission to the bloc this month. The Ordinary Heads of State Summit on November 23-24 in Arusha is expected to see regional presidents endorsing Somalia’s accession. During a panel discussion at the Africa Investment Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 9, […]
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