Faith Nyasuguta The trial of seven medical professionals charged with homicide in connection with the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona commenced on March 11, 2025, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. The defendants, including Maradona’s neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, psychologist Carlos DÃaz, medical coordinator Nancy Forlini, and nurses Ricardo Almiron and Dahiana […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has drawn significant interest from Chinese investors, with 74 Chinese companies exploring opportunities in the industry. This surge in interest follows a broader investment push, as a total of 216 Chinese firms recently visited Nigeria to assess various business prospects. The development comes amid the nation’s growing energy […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are in talks over a minerals-for-security agreement that could reshape both their relationship and global mineral supply chains. Under the proposed deal, U.S companies would gain access to Congo’s critical minerals such as cobalt and lithium while Washington provides military support to counter […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama met with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, on Monday, for critical discussions on security, economic cooperation, and regional integration. Their talks addressed growing concerns over Burkina Faso’s relationship with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and broader issues affecting West Africa’s stability. President Mahama acknowledged […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Botswana has taken a major step into space technology with the launch of its first satellite, BOTSAT-1, in collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Developed by engineers from the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), this landmark achievement cements the country’s place in Africa’s growing space sector. The launch took place at […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia has taken a bold step into drone manufacturing, aiming to strengthen national defense while tapping into the lucrative global UAV market. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently inaugurated Sky Wing Industry, a company specializing in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both military and commercial purposes. Speaking at the launch, Abiy […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three key leaders of the M23 rebel group: former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani Makenga, and political leader Bertrand Bisimwa. All three were sentenced to death in absentia last year for treason, as the Congolese […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Friday, France initiated the process of withdrawing its military presence from Senegal by transferring control of two military facilities in Dakar’s Marechal and Saint-Exupery districts to Senegalese authorities. This action aligns with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s late 2024 directive for all foreign troops to depart the nation. The decision to end […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced a $172 million investment to build a cutting-edge indoor arena in Dar es Salaam. The facility aims to rival Rwanda’s Kigali Arena and position Tanzania as a premier hub for international sporting and entertainment events. Speaking at a high-profile event in Dar es Salaam, President Samia […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rwanda has demanded £50 million (over $63.5 million) from the UK after the Labour Party scrapped the controversial deportation deal upon taking office, according to media reports. The deal, initially signed in April 2022 between Rwanda and the previous Conservative government in the UK, allowed some irregular migrants who arrived in the UK […]
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