Faith Nyasuguta Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, recently announced the closure of all foreign military bases, a move primarily aimed at French forces stationed in the country. Sonko’s statement follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent declaration that French troops would soon vacate Senegalese soil. While Sonko provided no timeline during his address to the National […]
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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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Faith Nyasuguta The CEO of Jeju Air, Kim E-bae, expressed deep sorrow and took full responsibility after the tragic crash of a Boeing 737-800 passenger plane at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday. The disaster, one of the deadliest in South Korea’s aviation history, resulted in the deaths of at least 177 people. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the world bid farewell to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the remarkable age of 100. His departure marked the end of an era, but his legacy as a statesman, humanitarian, and moral leader will continue to inspire […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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