Faith Nyasuguta On Sunday, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II in Cairo to further solidify their joint efforts in addressing the future of Gaza. This significant meeting centered around revitalizing Gaza’s reconstruction while preventing the displacement of its Palestinian population. As both leaders discussed strategies for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Senegal has taken a historic step by beginning to refine its own crude oil domestically, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward energy independence and economic growth. The refining is being carried out at the Societe Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) facility near the capital, Dakar, which had previously relied solely on imported […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has sparked controversy by declaring himself a “proud international criminal” while defending his activism. Speaking at the St. Paul African Apostolic Church in Soweto on Sunday, Malema compared himself to Nelson Mandela, arguing that like Mandela, he is being labeled a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Over the weekend, M23 rebels entered the city centre of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. Backed by Rwanda, the rebels faced little resistance, as Congolese troops reportedly withdrew to avoid urban fighting. Their arrival was met with mixed reactions, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Nigerian lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the health sector in the 2025 budget to counter the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The funding aims to bridge the shortfall caused by the Trump administration’s 90-day freeze on U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) assistance. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with over […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is intensifying efforts to end Nigeria’s dependence on sugar imports, continuing his drive for national self-sufficiency. Following his push to eliminate oil imports, Dangote is now targeting the sugar industry, investing $700 million to boost domestic production and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported raw sugar. Speaking at […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned against US President Donald Trump’s belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants peace,” urging the US to establish a “plan to stop Putin” before initiating any negotiations. Trump’s announcement of potential talks with Putin to end the war has shocked Ukraine and European allies, sparking concerns about […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt has announced plans to present a “comprehensive” strategy for rebuilding Gaza while ensuring Palestinians remain in their homeland. The initiative comes as U.S. President Donald Trump advances his controversial plan to transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” by expelling its Palestinian residents. Trump’s vision, supported by Israeli Prime Minister […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China and European Union member countries have declared their support for South Africa following U.S. sanctions triggered by a dispute over land reform policies. The sanctions were imposed after President Donald Trump signed an executive order cutting aid to South Africa, accusing the country of implementing “racist” laws that forcefully seized land from […]
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Faith Nyasuguta France and Senegal have initiated discussions on the withdrawal of French troops and the transfer of military bases, aiming to complete the process by the end of 2025. This decision follows a joint statement from their foreign ministers, highlighting a shared commitment to redefine their defense and security partnership in line with both […]
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