Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s military junta arrested prominent politician Issa Kaou N’Djim on Wednesday for allegedly insulting Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, highlighting the deepening alliance among West African military regimes. N’Djim, who once supported Mali’s military leader Col. Assimi Goita before becoming a vocal critic, is accused of violating a Malian law that criminalizes insulting foreign […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania has chosen to uphold its contractual agreements with the Adani Group despite mounting international controversies and bribery allegations involving the Indian conglomerate’s billionaire chairman, Gautam Adani. According to Reuters, the Tanzanian Ports Authority has confirmed the continuation of the $95 million port deal and other related projects. The decision comes as Adani […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Wars and extreme weather conditions have significantly increased the number of displaced persons within Africa, with the latest report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), released in Geneva on Tuesday, revealing that approximately 35 million Africans were living as displaced persons within their own countries in 2023. This marks a sharp rise […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A Roman Catholic priest with connections to Texas and Louisiana is facing criminal charges for allegedly exploiting his position within the church to sexually assault vulnerable women and fathering at least two children with them. The allegations against Father Anthony Odiong came to light during a bail hearing in Waco, Texas, where prosecutors […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a shocking turn of events, a Kenyan woman has confessed to framing her father, Daniel Wanyeki Gachoka (pictured), for defilement, leading to his wrongful imprisonment for 17 years. The revelation has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice as Gachoka, who has spent nearly two decades behind bars, now seeks to clear […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia is heading to the polls in a closely watched election that could challenge the dominance of the ruling Swapo Party, which has held power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990. The party’s parliamentary majority and its hold on the presidency are at risk, particularly if a wave of […]
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Faith Nyasuguta AFNON, a prominent player in Zambia’s industrial sector, has announced the successful conclusion of agreements with Chinese partners to establish additional factories, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s industrialization efforts. The new strategic partnership aims to propel Zambia’s economic development and enhance the livelihoods of its citizens. Arnold Nyendwa, CEO of AFNON, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Felicity Nelson, a 34-year-old activist, vividly recalls her harrowing 17-day detention in Ghana last September. She was one of 53 people arrested in Accra while protesting against illegal mining, locally known as “galamsey.” Held in a cell she likened to slave dungeons from the transatlantic trade era, Nelson was denied access to her […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan, a nation ravaged by conflict and despair, faces the grim possibility of becoming a failed state, according to Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). As civil society crumbles and armed groups multiply, the once hopeful nation is now a battlefield where survival hangs by a thread. For 19 months, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African anti-apartheid author Breyten Breytenbach has passed away in Paris at the age of 85. A multifaceted artist, Breytenbach was a poet, novelist, painter, and activist whose work significantly impacted literature and the arts, both domestically and internationally. His family announced his passing on Sunday, marking the end of an era for […]
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