Faith Nyasuguta Since time immemorial, waist beads have held a significant place in African tradition. These beads strung on fine fishing lines or carefully threaded ropes have adorned the waists of numerous African women. Whether hidden under clothes, peaking out at intervals or carefully arranged to show over clothes, the mesmerising sounds these beads make […]
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Faith Nyasuguta 1.Bethlehem Alemu, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 CEO, soleRebels – Africa’s “fastest growing footwear company”. She says: “If you have a crazy idea, go for it! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.” Alemu has received numerous awards and honours for her entrepreneurship and for her determination to shift the narrative on Africa away from poverty to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta William Ruto has been sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president. He was sworn in as the crowd at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium cheered and ululated on Tuesday. As he carried the bible, the crowd from all corners of the stadium cheered. Wearing a dark grey suit and yellow tie and clutching a Bible as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania’s government has cautioned people against distributing online posts and short videos that boost same-sex relationships. It has also cautioned that it will take action against administrators of social media groups whose members are allowed to share pro-LGBT messages. This is according to Information Minister Nape Nnauye who made the remarks while addressing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta With the renewed conflict in the north, the ravaging drought and stubbornly high cost of living : Ethiopians rang in their new year on Sunday with little to celebrate. Traders and visitors at a livestock market in the capital Addis Ababa alike bemoaned the various crises confronting Africa’s second most populous nation. “As […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Thursday, Central African nations penned a deal to create a regional oil and gas pipeline network and hub infrastructures which backers say will buttress energy supply and shrink dependence on imports of refined products. The Central African countries include; Angola 🇦🇴, Cameroon 🇨🇲, Chad 🇹🇩, Congo-Brazzaville 🇨🇬, Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶, The Democratic […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Francis Tiafoe made history when he advanced to the US Open men’s semifinals on Wednesday at New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium. It seemed like a major milestone in the 24-year-old American’s career, the result of hard effort and raw talent that has long been lauded as the country’s possible future of men’s tennis The […]
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Ekeomah Atuonwu Police officers from the Rivers State Police Command have detained Maureen Wechinwu, a child trafficking ringleader who goes by the name of a reverend sister, as a result of their operations. Twenty other individuals who had been detained in August and September for separate offences were paraded beside her. Speaking publicly, Friday Eboka, the state’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A new malaria vaccine with “world-changing” potential has been developed by University of Oxford scientists. It is set to be rolled out next year after trials showed about 80% protection against the killer disease. Crucially, say the scientists, their jab is affordable and they have already struck a deal to manufacture over 100 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Saudi Arabia and its gulf neighbours have launched a rare, coordinated campaign against streaming giant Netflix, directing it to remove “offensive” material as they seek to regulate television content produced outside their jurisdiction. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia issued a statement on behalf of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, saying the bloc has asked […]
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