AFRICA GEARS UP FOR A WAVE OF ELECTIONS IN 2025

AFRICA GEARS UP FOR A WAVE OF ELECTIONS IN 2025

Faith Nyasuguta In 2025, the African continent will witness a significant wave of elections, with over ten nations, including Tanzania, Malawi, Cameroon, Gabon, and Cote d’Ivoire, preparing to head to the polls. This series of elections is expected to shape the politics of the continent and influence its trajectory for years to come. Tanzania: A […]

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 BURKINA FASO EMBRACES CULTURAL IDENTITY WITH WIG BAN IN COURTS

BURKINA FASO EMBRACES CULTURAL IDENTITY WITH WIG BAN IN COURTS

Faith Nyasuguta  In a historic move to decolonize Burkina Faso’s judicial system, President Ibrahim Traore has announced the banning of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges. This decision marks a significant shift towards embracing cultural heritage and asserting national identity. President Traore emphasized the importance of shedding colonial-era traditions that no longer resonate with […]

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 MRBEAST EXPRESSES INTEREST IN BUYING TIKTOK AMID POSSIBLE BAN

MRBEAST EXPRESSES INTEREST IN BUYING TIKTOK AMID POSSIBLE BAN

Faith Nyasuguta  YouTube sensation James Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has shown interest in purchasing the popular video-sharing platform TikTok, amid growing tensions surrounding its future in the U.S. This announcement follows a Supreme Court hearing on January 10, 2025, discussing a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by January […]

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 TRUMP ESCAPED CONVICTION DUE TO REELECTION, SAYS U.S. SPECIAL COUNSEL REPORT

TRUMP ESCAPED CONVICTION DUE TO REELECTION, SAYS U.S. SPECIAL COUNSEL REPORT

Faith Nyasuguta Former U.S. President Donald Trump narrowly avoided conviction for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, according to a report released on Tuesday by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The report claims Trump’s reelection in November rendered a trial impossible, citing a longstanding Department of Justice (DOJ) policy against prosecuting sitting […]

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 SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCHES RESCUE OPERATION FOR TRAPPED MINERS AFTER GRIM DISCOVERY

SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCHES RESCUE OPERATION FOR TRAPPED MINERS AFTER GRIM DISCOVERY

Faith Nyasuguta The South African government has begun a large-scale rescue mission to free hundreds of illegal miners trapped underground at the Buffelsfontein gold mine. Two months after police blocked food, water, and medical supplies to force the miners out, horrifying videos have emerged showing dozens of dead bodies and emaciated men still underground. Disturbing […]

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 HISTORIC COURT RULING ON BELGIUM’S COLONIAL CRIMES LAUDED AS TURNING POINT

HISTORIC COURT RULING ON BELGIUM’S COLONIAL CRIMES LAUDED AS TURNING POINT

Faith Nyasuguta Belgium’s court of appeal  delivered a groundbreaking ruling, declaring the “systematic kidnapping” of mixed-race children during its colonial rule of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi a crime against humanity. This decision marks a significant milestone in acknowledging the dark legacy of colonial injustices and could pave the way for reparations and broader justice efforts. […]

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 ETHIOPIA & SOMALIA AGREE TO RESTORE TIES AFTER DIPLOMATIC RIFT

ETHIOPIA & SOMALIA AGREE TO RESTORE TIES AFTER DIPLOMATIC RIFT

Faith Nyasuguta  Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to restore full diplomatic representation in their respective capitals, marking the end of a year-long rift. This breakthrough was announced during Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s unanticipated visit to Addis Ababa, where both nations committed to rebuilding and enhancing bilateral relations. Ethiopia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mesganu […]

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