Wayne Lumbasi The government of Botswana has issued an urgent public warning following a sharp, destabilizing spike in citizens being deceptively trafficked to Europe and forced onto the front lines of Russia’s war in Ukraine. In an official statement released by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, authorities revealed that the state is receiving […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The dream of carrying one currency across East Africa is back on the table—this time with a new deadline and a renewed sense of urgency. The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching a single regional currency by 2031, marking a major milestone in its long-term ambition to create a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A coalition of environmental organizations and climate activists has launched a fierce campaign against a proposed Sh2.2 trillion ($17 billion) mega oil refinery on Kenya’s Lamu Island, calling the venture an act of “environmental recklessness”. Backed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and strongly endorsed by the Kenyan government, the ambitious project is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is setting his sights on transforming The Gambia’s struggling energy sector with a massive $2 billion investment that could dramatically reshape how the West African nation generates electricity and secures fuel supplies. The proposed package includes the construction of a 250-megawatt solar power plant and a modern petroleum […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In one of the most aggressive maneuvers of its ongoing immigration clampdown, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an updated, public register featuring the names and photographs of non-citizens designated for deportation. Described by federal officials as a “worst-of-the-worst” criminal list, the public roster specifically highlights 124 Nigerian nationals […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a historic tribute that transcends the boundaries of ordinary athletic recognition, Brazil has permanently immortalized Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge by cementing his footprints into the landscape of South American sports culture. The two-time Olympic marathon champion and global running icon was honored with a permanent footprint monument at the entrance of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s next mega energy project has attracted its first high-profile investor. Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji has announced plans to invest $100 million in Aliko Dangote’s proposed $17 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, becoming the first major business leader to publicly express interest in backing what could become East Africa’s largest refining project. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has officially dismissed head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw and his entire technical staff following the national team’s premature exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The executive committee reached a unanimous decision during a thorough evaluation of the team’s sporting trajectory and long-term prospects. Despite entering the tournament […]
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Faith Nyasuguta President Cyril Ramaphosa has touched down in Paris, but this isn’t just a standard diplomatic victory lap. It is a high-stakes damage control mission. Just days after being ghosted by one of South Africa’s most critical African allies due to explosive anti-migrant violence at home, Ramaphosa is forced to look North—courting French President […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The fallout from Egypt’s dramatic FIFA World Cup exit is far from over. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into French referee François Letexier and his entire officiating team following the Pharaohs’ controversial 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 16. […]
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