Faith Nyasuguta Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the former African Union ambassador to the United States, has sparked debate with her bold critique of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In a recent interview with journalist Steve Clemons, Chihombori-Quao described USAID as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” accusing the agency of pursuing a “major meddling agenda” […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have withdrawn from planned peace talks with the Congolese government, citing new international sanctions as a major obstacle to the negotiations. The talks were set to take place on Tuesday in Luanda, Angola, as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Dangote Refinery has turned to Equatorial Guinea to source crude oil, following complications in obtaining supplies locally. This move comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited halted its Naira-for-Crude deal, which previously allowed local refineries to purchase crude in Nigeria’s local currency. The NNPC’s decision has pushed local refineries, including […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours. This decisive action, announced by Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stems from accusations that Belgium has consistently undermined Rwanda during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kigali alleges that Belgium’s actions, including […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa loses an estimated $5 billion every year due to its reliance on foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, for trade. This dependency raises transaction costs, delays trade settlements, and exposes African economies to currency fluctuations, making trade more expensive and less competitive. For decades, African nations have conducted both intra-continental and international […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burkina Faso’s military rulers to investigate a “gruesome” massacre in the western city of Solenzo that left dozens dead last week. The attack, allegedly carried out by militias allied with the military junta, has sparked international outrage and demands for accountability. The massacre, which occurred on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Angolan President Joao Lourenco, currently serving as the chair of the African Union, has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This appeal comes amid escalating violence between the DRC government forces and the M23 rebels, which has led to significant humanitarian […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Niger has become the latest African country to approve Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, after its military government granted a five-year license for operation. This move aims to improve connectivity in a nation where digital infrastructure is underdeveloped, and internet penetration is among the lowest on the continent. Currently, only […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the termination of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), initiating a phased withdrawal of its forces. This decision was reached during a recent summit of the 16-member bloc, reflecting a strategic shift in addressing the protracted conflict in the eastern regions […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The European Union has pledged $5.1 billion to support South Africa’s green energy transition and boost vaccine production, marking a major step in strengthening their economic and political relationship. The announcement came during the first EU-South Africa bilateral summit in seven years, held at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office in Cape Town. At the […]
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