TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AMID SURGING GANG VIOLENCE

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AMID SURGING GANG VIOLENCE

Faith Nyasuguta  The government has declared a nationwide state of emergency (SoE) to address an alarming rise in gang-related violence. Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced the emergency measure, granting law enforcement enhanced powers to conduct searches and arrests without warrants for 48 hours. This follows a particularly violent weekend, including a shooting in Laventille that […]

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 GHANA TO OFFER VISA-FREE ENTRY TO ALL AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS STARTING 2025

GHANA TO OFFER VISA-FREE ENTRY TO ALL AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS STARTING 2025

Faith Nyasuguta Starting January 2025, Ghana will join the ranks of Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin by offering visa-free entry to all African passport holders. This progressive move signifies a substantial step toward African integration and the promotion of free movement across the continent. Historically, Ghana has been relatively welcoming to its African neighbors, […]

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 CHAD DEMANDS FRENCH TROOP EXIT BY YEAR-END

CHAD DEMANDS FRENCH TROOP EXIT BY YEAR-END

Faith Nyasuguta France’s military presence in Chad has been thrust into the spotlight following a directive from the Chadian government demanding the complete withdrawal of French troops by December 31. This sudden order disrupts France’s earlier plans for a gradual withdrawal, which were scheduled to be completed by March. Chad, considered France’s last stronghold in […]

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 SUDAN DEMANDS OFFICIAL APOLOGY FROM UGANDA OVER DISPARAGING REMARKS BY MUSEVENI’S SON

SUDAN DEMANDS OFFICIAL APOLOGY FROM UGANDA OVER DISPARAGING REMARKS BY MUSEVENI’S SON

Faith Nyasuguta In a recent diplomatic row, Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda following remarks made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda and son of President Yoweri Museveni. The comments, which were perceived as disparaging, have sparked significant controversy and condemnation from the Sudanese government. The Sudanese Ministry […]

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 EX-MINISTER SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS FOR CORRUPTION IN GUINEA

EX-MINISTER SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS FOR CORRUPTION IN GUINEA

Faith  Nyasuguta  A court in Guinea has sentenced former Defense Minister Mohamed Diane to five years in prison on charges of corruption, illicit enrichment, embezzlement, and money laundering. Diane, who served under former President Alpha Conde between 2015 and 2021, must also pay a $58.5 million fine. Additionally, his properties in Conakry and Kankan, along […]

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 GHANA’S MAJ-GEN ANITA ASMAH MAKES HISTORY AS UN’S 1ST AFRICAN WOMAN FORCE COMMANDER

GHANA’S MAJ-GEN ANITA ASMAH MAKES HISTORY AS UN’S 1ST AFRICAN WOMAN FORCE COMMANDER

Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking appointment, Major-General Anita Asmah of Ghana has been named Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). This historic move by UN Secretary-General António Guterres makes her the first African woman to hold this prestigious position. As Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj-Gen […]

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 GUNMEN ATTACK HAITI HOSPITAL, ESCALATING VIOLENCE THREATENS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

GUNMEN ATTACK HAITI HOSPITAL, ESCALATING VIOLENCE THREATENS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Faith Nyasuguta  Between December 16 and 17, 2024, armed gunmen attacked Bernard Mevs Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in a shocking escalation of violence that continues to ravage the nation. The assault, carried out by the Vivre Ensemble armed coalition, saw the hospital set on fire, severely damaging critical healthcare infrastructure and compounding an already dire […]

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