Faith Nyasuguta The United Kingdom has suspended financial aid to Rwanda and cut diplomatic engagement with the country over its alleged backing of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision follows recent advances by M23, which has seized key cities, including Goma and Bukavu, in eastern DRC. The UK […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have escalated following a controversial opinion piece by former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome, who accused Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki of plotting to reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia. Mulatu, a close ally of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, made these claims in an article published by Al Jazeera, urging […]
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Faith Nyasuguta African women are making bold moves in the global football scene, breaking into the traditionally male-dominated world of sports ownership. While the football industry has long been dominated by male investors, a growing number of African women are now claiming their space, making strategic investments in foreign football clubs and redefining what it […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Dangote Refinery is rapidly transforming Nigeria’s petrol market, with new reports suggesting it could soon dominate the country’s fuel supply. Once entirely dependent on foreign imports for its premium motor spirit (PMS) needs, Nigeria now sources around 60% of its domestic petrol from the Dangote Refinery, according to S&P Global. Commissioned in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has openly criticized the leadership of his successor, Felix Tshisekedi, accusing him of worsening the conflict in the country’s volatile eastern region. In an opinion piece published in South Africa’s Sunday Times, Kabila argued that poor governance, rather than external threats alone, is at […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a significant escalation of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), over 200 police officers and soldiers have defected to the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province. This mass defection occurred during a public ceremony outside the provincial police headquarters, drawing considerable local attention. Defections […]
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Faith Nyasuguta German automaker Volkswagen is set to establish an e-tractor manufacturing plant in Nigeria, marking a major step toward advancing agricultural mechanization in the country. This initiative is expected to boost productivity in Nigeria’s farming sector while strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Germany. The announcement was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has reached a major agreement with Mali’s government, ending a nearly two-year dispute over its gold mining operations in the West African nation. The deal, which still awaits official approval from Malian authorities, is expected to be announced soon. The conflict began in 2023 when Mali introduced a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a bold offer, saying he is willing to resign if it guarantees peace for Ukraine and secures the country’s long-coveted NATO membership. Speaking at a press conference marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Zelensky expressed his readiness to step down, emphasizing that his personal role is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a decisive move, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday, calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This action comes in response to the rapid territorial gains by the Rwanda-backed March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in the DRC’s mineral-rich eastern […]
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