RAMAPHOSA CRACKS DOWN ON VIGILANTE IMMIGRATION CHECKS AS XENOPHOBIA FEARS INTENSIFY

RAMAPHOSA CRACKS DOWN ON VIGILANTE IMMIGRATION CHECKS AS XENOPHOBIA FEARS INTENSIFY

Faith Nyasuguta  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly distanced his government from a growing trend of civilian-led immigration checks, warning that no private individual or community group has the authority to enforce immigration laws. The intervention comes as concerns mount over rising anti-migrant sentiment and reports of self-appointed groups conducting so-called “street checks” on […]

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 RWANDA EYES NASA PARTNERSHIP AS SPACE AMBITIONS GAIN MOMENTUM

RWANDA EYES NASA PARTNERSHIP AS SPACE AMBITIONS GAIN MOMENTUM

Faith Nyasuguta  Rwanda is setting its sights beyond Earth’s borders as it seeks to deepen cooperation with the United States’ space agency, NASA, in a move that signals the country’s growing ambitions in science, technology, and space exploration. The interest was formally expressed by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during […]

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 WATER AND POWER : AFRICA’S UNEQUAL THIRST- PART 3

WATER AND POWER : AFRICA’S UNEQUAL THIRST- PART 3

Water for Sale: The Business of Thirst Njoki Kangethe  There is a strange irony at the heart of water inequality in many African cities: the people with the least often pay the most for water. In wealthy neighborhoods, water usually arrives quietly. It flows through kitchen taps into filtered dispensers, rooftop tanks, bathtubs, swimming pools, […]

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 CAPE TOWN, MARRAKECH AND CAIRO FLY AFRICA’S FLAG IN GLOBAL CULTURE RANKINGS

CAPE TOWN, MARRAKECH AND CAIRO FLY AFRICA’S FLAG IN GLOBAL CULTURE RANKINGS

Faith Nyasuguta  Africa’s creative capitals are no longer waiting for global recognition—they are earning it. In a major boost for the continent’s growing cultural influence, Cape Town, Marrakech, and Cairo have been ranked among the world’s best cities for art and culture in 2026, reinforcing Africa’s rising status as a powerhouse of creativity, heritage, and […]

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 TRUMP PLAN COULD FORCE AFRICANS TO TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO APPLY FOR U.S. VISAS

TRUMP PLAN COULD FORCE AFRICANS TO TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO APPLY FOR U.S. VISAS

Faith Nyasuguta  A major immigration policy shift being considered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration could dramatically reshape how millions of Africans access the United States, with reports indicating that up to 30 African countries may soon lose direct access to American visa-processing services. If approved, the proposal would slash the number of U.S. embassies […]

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