Faith Nyasuguta Russia has expanded its list of African nations whose banks can now trade currencies within the country, adding Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia to the list. The move, confirmed by Russian officials, increases the total number of countries eligible for currency trading in Russia to 40. This list expansion includes both African and non-African […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly dismissed Donald Trump’s accusations that South Africa is engaging in land confiscation, insisting that the country’s sovereignty is more important than external aid from the United States. He has however, indicated that he looks forward to engaging with Trump on the issues. “We look forward to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States launched airstrikes in Somalia on Saturday, targeting a senior Islamic State (IS) attack planner and other operatives. President Donald Trump announced the strikes, emphasizing their success in eliminating militants without civilian casualties. “These killers, hiding in caves, posed a threat to the US and our allies,” Trump wrote on Truth […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Music’s biggest night, the 67th annual Grammy Awards, delivered some historic wins and unforgettable moments on Sunday. Beyonce finally secured her long-awaited Album of the Year win with Cowboy Carter, making her the first Black artist to win Best Country Album earlier in the evening. The Queen Bey took home three awards from […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to cut ties with Rwanda, condemning their sponsorship deals as “blood-stained” amid ongoing violence in eastern Congo. DRC’s Concerns The appeal comes as conflict between the M23 rebel group and Congolese forces escalates, displacing hundreds of thousands. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta U.S. President Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations against shifting away from the U.S. dollar, threatening 100% tariffs if they pursue an alternative currency. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar, while we stand by and watch, is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Air travel in Africa has significantly evolved, overcoming past challenges such as limited routes, high fares, and infrastructure constraints. Strategic investments, airline partnerships, and modernized airports have made flying more accessible and efficient across the continent. A key example of this transformation is Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), which stands out as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have vowed to overthrow President Felix Tshisekedi’s government, intensifying their offensive in the country’s eastern region. After capturing Goma, the largest city in the east, the rebels, led by Corneille Nangaa, are reportedly advancing toward Bukavu. Despite international calls for a ceasefire, the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems has canceled her scheduled concert in Kigali, Rwanda, citing concerns over the escalating conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows growing international condemnation of Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group, which recently seized Goma, a key city in eastern DRC. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta France has officially handed over its last military base in Chad, the Kossei base in N’Djamena, marking the end of its military presence in the country. The withdrawal comes two months after Chad unilaterally terminated its defence pact with Paris. Although the decision to end the agreement was initiated by Chad, the head […]
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