Faith Nyasuguta The detention of South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has thrown the country’s fragile peace into crisis, with his party declaring that the 2018 peace agreement has effectively collapsed. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/IO) has warned that the nation is on the brink of a return to widespread conflict. Machar […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zambia’s economy has defied expectations, growing at a rate three times faster than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had projected for 2023. The nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 4%, significantly surpassing the IMF’s estimate of 1.2% and even exceeding the government’s own forecasts. This impressive growth was largely fuelled by a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Starting April 1, Namibia will implement a new visa policy requiring U.S. citizens and tourists from over 30 other nations to obtain visas before entering the country. This development signifies a shift in Namibia’s approach to managing international travel and immigration, prompting mixed reactions domestically and globally. The Namibian government clarified that the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At a pivotal moment for Tesla, Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. The Gulf’s largest economy is set to welcome Tesla in April, offering Musk a much-needed opportunity as the company struggles with declining sales and a plunging stock price. Tesla announced a launch event in Riyadh […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s political climate has been thrown into turmoil after First Vice-President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest, his party announced. Machar, a long-time rival of President Salva Kiir, was reportedly detained late Wednesday when an armed convoy, led by top security officials, including the defense minister, stormed his residence in Juba. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta For many Black women worldwide, synthetic braids are more than just a hairstyle, they are a cultural tradition and a practical way to protect natural hair. These styles can be worn for weeks, shielding hair from breakage and environmental damage. However, a new study by the U.S based consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Government debt continues to be a significant economic challenge across Africa, with some nations facing alarmingly high debt-to-GDP ratios. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), these mounting debt levels threaten fiscal sustainability and economic stability in several countries. Let’s take a closer look at the seven African nations with the highest government […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has accused Rwanda of planning an attack on his country, citing “credible intelligence” that suggests Rwanda is supporting the Red Tabara rebel group to destabilize Burundi. Ndayishimiye made these claims during an interview with the BBC, where he also alleged that Rwanda was behind a failed coup attempt in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly rejected claims that white people face persecution in South Africa, calling it a “completely false narrative.” His remarks came in response to accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, and some white minority groups. Musk, who was born in South Africa, has repeatedly accused […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At least 54 people were killed in a military airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western region, aid groups reported Tuesday. The attack came as Sudan’s military continued to make sweeping gains in the capital, Khartoum, where it seized the presidential palace on Friday. The military is now trying to drive its […]
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