Faith Nyasuguta The junta that seized power in Niger has directed the head of the United Nations diplomatic mission there to leave the country within 72 hours, according to a statement from the West African nation’s foreign ministry seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The statement, dated Oct. 10, accused the U.N. of using “underhanded maneuvers” […]
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Faith Nyasuguta By 2024, people aged 65 and older will outnumber under-15s in Europe, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning of new social, economic and health challenges. According to projections by the Our World in Data institute, Europe is decades ahead of the global shift, which is expected to take place 60 years later, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A Kenyan court has temporarily barred the government from deploying hundreds of police personnel in Haiti in a mission approved by the UN and aimed at helping the Caribbean nation tackle rampant gang violence. The order issued by the court on Monday is valid until October 24 and it comes following a petition […]
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Faith Nyasuguta France has officially kicked off the withdrawal of its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that overthrew the pro-Paris president, the military disclosed Tuesday. “The first troops have left,” the mouthpiece of the French chief of staff said, confirming an […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A fresh study has raised concerns over the economic repercussions in Kenya in the case the government enacts legislation against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ). Currently, Kenya risks serious economic ramifications estimated at Ksh4.186 trillion ($28.13 billion) if President William Ruto assents to the Family Protection Bill fronted by Homa Bay […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Monday, Britain’s highest court is set to hear the Conservative government’s plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda, a highly controversial measure aimed at discouraging illegal immigration. So far, the British government has made the fight against illegal immigration a high priority and has vowed to stop migrant boats crossing the English […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe has unveiled a novel strategy in its battle against re-dollarisation, as the government fears the return to widespread use of foreign currencies will be detrimental to its fragile economy. The country’s central bank has introduced digital tokens known as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), which are denominated in milligrams and are available for use […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Despite the United Nations Security Council giving its approval to the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission (MSS) to Haiti, the full extent of the costs associated with deploying these troops may not become clear until the next year. In a recent vote, the UNSC passed Resolution 2699/23 with 13 in favor and 2 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Afrobeats mega star Burna Boy has had a remarkable year so far. The musician from Nigeria made history as the first African musician to headline a sold-out stadium show in the US, as well as the UK. Meanwhile, his latest album, I Told Them…, shot into the top 10 in charts across the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan is currently facing significant challenges on its path out of the transition government, with continuous rights violations, especially in terms of media repression. These issues are coming to the forefront as the country prepares for scheduled elections in December 2024. A recent report highlights the damaging effects of media censorship on […]
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