Faith Nyasuguta Congolese authorities have arrested six individuals in connection with a break-in at the mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s assassinated independence leader. The incident occurred Monday in Kinshasa, where vandals reportedly targeted a glass case housing Lumumba’s gold-capped tooth, the only physical remnant of the iconic leader. Authorities confirmed the arrests on Wednesday, announcing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa is experiencing a troubling surge in MPOX cases, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) leading the outbreak. Over the past week, the continent has reported nearly 4,000 new cases and 81 deaths. The total number of cases now stands at 22,863, with 622 deaths, indicating the severity of the health […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A coalition of African trade unions has lodged a complaint with the United Nations’ Working Group on Business and Human Rights, outlining the mistreatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. The group, led by the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), detailed crimes against workers, including forced labour, wage […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the cancellation of significant deals with India’s Adani Group, concerning the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and various power projects. This decision follows the recent indictment of Gautam Adani in the United States over a $265 million bribery scheme, which has raised serious concerns about the integrity […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The decision, announced Thursday, comes amid accusations of widespread human rights abuses in Gaza, where local officials report over […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Indian tycoon Gautam Adani has been charged in the United States for allegedly masterminding a $265 million bribery scheme. The indictment, unsealed on November 20th, in Brooklyn federal court, accuses Adani of conspiring with executives of a former New York-listed company to bribe Indian officials to secure lucrative solar energy contracts. The charges […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Dangote refinery has reportedly returned to importing crude oil from the United States, just three months after committing to sourcing its crude exclusively from Nigeria. This decision highlights the persistent challenges in securing a stable supply of Nigerian crude oil. Initially, the refinery procured crude from international markets to refine Premium Motor […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Chidimma Adetshina, who represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe pageant, has announced plans to relocate to Nigeria after finishing as the runner-up in the global competition held in Mexico. The 23-year-old law student, crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, lost the crown to Denmark’s Victoria Theilvig. Adetshina has decided to relocate to Nigeria […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s political crisis deepened on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga was dismissed from his position. The announcement, made on national television, came via Alfouseyni Diawara, the presidency’s secretary-general, who read a decree signed by Colonel Assimi Goita. Maiga had been appointed in 2021 by Mali’s military junta following the country’s second […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a bold statement of principle, the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has declined cash donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, sparking widespread discussion on the relationship between religious institutions and political figures. The donations were made during a service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday, November 17, 2024. President […]
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