Faith Nyasuguta Aliko Dangote has risen to become the 85th-wealthiest person in the world, with a staggering net worth of $23.9 billion, according to Forbes. This significant leap comes after the successful operational launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, marking a pivotal moment in both his career and Africa’s industrial landscape. The Nigerian […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ivory Coast has officially taken control of Port-Bouet, the last remaining French military base in the country, marking a significant shift in its long-standing defence ties with France. The handover, completed on Thursday, comes as France continues to scale back its military footprint across West Africa amid rising anti-French sentiment and growing calls […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has imposed sanctions on a high-ranking Rwandan government minister and a senior militant leader over their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has intensified in recent weeks, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta An Indian pharmaceutical company, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, is at the center of a growing opioid crisis in West Africa, exporting unlicensed and dangerously addictive drugs that are wreaking havoc in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote d’Ivoire. A BBC Eye investigation has uncovered how the Mumbai-based company is manufacturing and illegally shipping opioids that […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Renowned Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, a trailblazer in African cinema, has died at the age of 84, Malian television announced on Wednesday. The cause of his death was not disclosed. Cisse’s passing comes just days after he held a press conference to present two trophies ahead of the 29th edition of FESPACO (Pan-African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the Gaza Strip, calling instead for international efforts to support Gaza’s reconstruction while safeguarding Palestinian rights. Speaking at a joint press conference in Madrid on Wednesday, both leaders emphasized the urgent need for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally approached Chad for military assistance in its ongoing battle against the M23 rebels, whose growing offensive continues to destabilize eastern Congo, according to reports. French broadcaster RFI reported that Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi sent his special envoy, Didier Mazenga, to Chad on Tuesday to personally […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan politics is once again under the spotlight as a Member of Parliament George Koimburi faces serious charges of forging academic certificates, a scandal that has reignited debates over integrity in public office. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged Koimburi with six counts of academic fraud: three for falsifying documents and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan troops have moved into the eastern Congolese city of Bunia to assist local forces in curbing a surge of violence fueled by armed groups, according to the Ugandan military. The decision follows a strategic meeting on Monday between Ugandan and Congolese military officials, leading to a coordinated deployment aimed at restoring stability […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a major step toward financial self-sufficiency, African leaders have approved the African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM), a new fund aimed at providing concessional loans to cash-strapped governments. Managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the facility will help nations secure funding on better terms than those offered by international lenders. The move […]
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