Faith Nyasuguta A rare blue diamond weighing nearly 42 carats has been unearthed at South Africa’s famed Cullinan Mine, reigniting global fascination with one of the world’s most storied diamond sources. Industry experts estimate the exceptional stone could fetch as much as $40 million when it eventually goes under the hammer, making it one of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan has revealed the recovery of 570 artefacts looted during the country’s ongoing civil war, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard its cultural heritage. The items, ranging from prehistoric and ancient to Islamic and modern periods, were displayed publicly for the first time at an official ceremony, drawing attention to the extensive damage […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has issued a strong appeal to young Algerians living abroad without legal status, urging them to return to their homeland under a new regularisation plan designed to help them avoid prosecution and reintegrate into society. The announcement came during a cabinet meeting on in Algiers, where the president instructed […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The United States has stepped up military support for Nigeria by delivering new supplies aimed at strengthening the country’s fight against insurgency and violent crime, reinforcing a long-standing security partnership between Africa’s most populous nation and its most important defence ally. The delivery, confirmed by U.S. Africa Command, forms part of ongoing cooperation […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan authorities have ordered a nationwide internet shutdown just days before the country heads to the polls, a move that has raised alarm among rights groups and opposition figures ahead of a tightly controlled election. The blackout was announced on Tuesday, two days before voting, as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States government has announced plans to end deportation protections and work permits for some Somali nationals living in the country, a decision that is already stirring controversy and is expected to face legal challenges. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Tuesday that the administration of President Donald Trump would terminate […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has officially cancelled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, ending cooperation across key sectors including ports, security and defence, in a move that signals a sharp escalation in tensions between Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi. The Somali government says the decision was taken to protect the country’s unity, sovereignty and political independence. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia is moving to widen visa-free travel to four additional African countries in a bid to boost tourism, strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, and exploit openings created by tighter United States visa policies. The proposed expansion would see Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini added to Russia’s growing list of African partners enjoying reciprocal […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Global YouTube sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, marked a historic moment on Sunday, January 11, during his first day in Kenya, as his channel surpassed 48 million subscribers worldwide. The milestone was reached just hours after he landed in Nairobi, showcasing the massive global attention surrounding his visit and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Israel and Morocco have taken a significant step in strengthening their security relationship after signing a joint military work plan covering 2026, cementing a new phase of defence cooperation between the two countries. The agreement comes as Tel Aviv and Rabat mark five years since the restoration of diplomatic ties under the U.S-brokered […]
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