RUSSIA INTRODUCES E-VISA FOR KENYA, ESWATINI & ZIMBABWE 

RUSSIA INTRODUCES E-VISA FOR KENYA, ESWATINI & ZIMBABWE 

Faith Nyasuguta Russia has unveiled a groundbreaking travel initiative for Africa, allowing citizens from Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe to access the country through an electronic visa (e-visa) system. The announcement, made by the Russian Embassy to Kenya on December 8, eliminates traditional hurdles of in-person applications, simplifying access to the nation. The e-visa, a single-entry […]

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 BAHAMAS AND TURKS & CAICOS REJECT TRUMP’S PLAN TO TAKE IN U.S. DEPORTEES

BAHAMAS AND TURKS & CAICOS REJECT TRUMP’S PLAN TO TAKE IN U.S. DEPORTEES

Faith Nyasuguta  The governments of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands have made it clear: their nations will not serve as dumping grounds for migrants deported under U.S. policies. In strong statements issued Thursday, the two Caribbean countries expressed opposition to reported plans by the incoming Trump administration to redirect migrants rejected by […]

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 SURGIVOICES: BRINGING SURGICAL PATIENT VOICES TO THE FOREFRONT

SURGIVOICES: BRINGING SURGICAL PATIENT VOICES TO THE FOREFRONT

What is SurgiVoices, and what inspired its creation? SurgiVoices is a podcast miniseries that gives Rwandan surgical patients a platform to share their personal experiences throughout their surgical care journey. Pierrette Ngutete Mukundwa, a medical doctor and global health leader from Rwanda, developed SurgiVoices as her Capstone Advocacy Project (CAP) for the Global Surgery Advocacy Fellowship. This fellowship, a joint program […]

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 MOZAMBIQUE PROTESTS: FIVE DEAD AS FRESH UNREST GRIPS NATION

MOZAMBIQUE PROTESTS: FIVE DEAD AS FRESH UNREST GRIPS NATION

Faith Nyasuguta Protests across Mozambique have turned deadly, with at least five people killed and three seriously injured, according to police. Demonstrations erupted in major cities, including Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, as tensions over the disputed October 9 presidential election continue to escalate. Police spokesman Orlando Mudumane reported violent clashes between security forces and protesters […]

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 NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT-ELECT PROMISES RADICAL CHANGES

NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT-ELECT PROMISES RADICAL CHANGES

Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has pledged bold reforms to address poverty and unemployment in the country. Speaking at her first press conference since her historic victory in last week’s election, the 72-year-old leader declared, “It’s not going to be business as usual. We must have radical shifts in addressing the plight of our […]

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 TYLA MAKES HISTORY ON SPOTIFY, BREAKS BEYONCE’S RECORD

TYLA MAKES HISTORY ON SPOTIFY, BREAKS BEYONCE’S RECORD

Faith Nyasuguta South African music sensation Tyla has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing Beyonce on Spotify. At just 22 years old, Tyla has broken the record for the most streamed album by a black female artist released in 2024.  Her self-titled debut album amassed an impressive 1.565 billion streams, edging out Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, […]

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 PUTIN DECLARES RUSSIA AND AFRICA SHARE A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

PUTIN DECLARES RUSSIA AND AFRICA SHARE A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

Faith Nyasuguta Speaking at the VTB RUSSIA CALLING! Investment Forum in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized what he described as a deep spiritual bond between Russia and Africa. Putin linked this connection to the shared value of sovereignty, highlighting both regions’ commitment to self-determination and freedom from external influence. “Africa may geographically seem like […]

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 ETHIOPIA AND OROMO REBELS SIGN HISTORIC PEACE DEAL

ETHIOPIA AND OROMO REBELS SIGN HISTORIC PEACE DEAL

Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia has taken a major step towards peace by signing a deal with a splinter faction of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), a rebel group waging a long-standing insurgency in the Oromia region. The agreement, signed in Addis Ababa by Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa and OLA central command leader Sagni Negasa, offers […]

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