Faith Nyasuguta Three American citizens, previously convicted and sentenced to death for their roles in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have been transferred to the United States to serve the remainder of their sentences. The individuals- Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, were among 37 people […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has proposed sweeping changes to Senegal’s monetary future, announcing bold plans to end the country’s dependence on the CFA Franc, a colonial-era currency controlled by France and used by 14 African nations. Speaking during Senegal’s Independence Day celebrations, Faye reaffirmed his commitment to full monetary sovereignty, calling for […]
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As of Wednesday, April 9, the death toll from the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo has risen to 98, marking one of the deadliest nightlife tragedies in the country’s recent history. The collapse occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, during a live merengue concert by Dominican music […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rwandan President Paul Kagame has delivered a scathing rebuke to Western nations threatening sanctions against Rwanda, insisting the country will never again be intimidated or controlled- particularly not by those who failed to act during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Speaking at the 31st Kwibuka National Remembrance Ceremony at the Kigali Genocide […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Trump administration has reaffirmed its strong support for the ambitious $4 billion Lobito Corridor rail project, which spans Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite rising global tariff tensions, particularly due to the new “Liberation Day” tariffs, the U.S. remains committed to financing and backing the region’s vital infrastructure […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Algeria and Mali have suspended flights to and from each other’s airspace, following a dramatic escalation in their diplomatic tensions, governments announced on Monday. The disagreement began on April 1, when Algeria’s defense ministry reported that its military had downed an armed surveillance drone it claimed violated its airspace near the town of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Niger has officially designated Hausa as its national language, a major shift aimed at asserting its independence and cutting lingering colonial ties. The move, announced through the newly adopted Refoundation Charter, also demotes French to a “working language,” stripping it of its former status as the country’s official administrative language. The change comes […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mali has accused neighbouring Algeria of backing terrorism, escalating tensions after Algeria shot down a Malian military drone near their shared border last week. In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, Mali’s foreign ministry rejected Algeria’s claims that the drone had breached its airspace, instead labelling the incident a “hostile premeditated action.” […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a key move aimed at mending diplomatic relations, France and Algeria have agreed to renew cooperation across various sectors. This agreement marks a crucial step toward normalizing ties after years of tension, underscoring a shared commitment to overcoming past grievances and building a future based on mutual respect and collaboration. The announcement […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a decision to suspend tariffs on goods imported from the United States, in what he calls a step toward building a “positive relationship” with President Donald Trump’s administration. This move comes shortly after Trump’s government imposed an 18% tariff on Zimbabwean exports to the U.S., dealing a […]
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