Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has faced heavy criticism following the unveiling of his own statue during a recent visit to the Western Region. The statue was presented outside Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi on November 6, 2024, as part of Akufo-Addo’s farewell tour meant to thank Ghanaians and highlight his administration’s achievements. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The government of South Sudan has formalized a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines to establish and operate a national carrier, aiming to boost the country’s aviation sector and regional connectivity. This move follows a significant agreement reached during discussions between South Sudan’s Transport Minister, Madut Biar, and Ethiopian Ambassador Nabil Mahdi in Juba. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery and the world’s biggest single-train facility, is making significant strides in the energy sector by negotiating fuel supply deals with eight African nations. This move marks a pivotal step in the refinery’s strategy to enhance regional production and solidify its position as a major player in the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s government has committed to paying $3.5 billion in compensation to White farmers whose land was seized during former President Robert Mugabe’s 2000 land reform campaign. This unprecedented move aims to address longstanding grievances, enhance international trust, and stimulate economic growth, but it also comes with complex social and political implications. The land […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s Parliament has resubmitted the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill to President Nana Akufo-Addo for his signature. This move comes despite ongoing debates and a pending Supreme Court ruling on the bill’s constitutionality, raising concerns both domestically and internationally. The anti-LGBTQ bill, formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, aims to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As Tanzania gears up for its local elections in November, President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership faces a significant test. This election marks the first real measure of her presidency since taking over after John Magufuli’s passing. It is an opportunity for President Samia to solidify her vision and reforms that have so far […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s development narrative is evolving rapidly through a series of groundbreaking infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering connectivity, energy, and urban growth. These mega projects signify the continent’s strategic shift towards harnessing its vast resources to address long-standing challenges such as limited infrastructure and economic diversification, and bridging development gaps with other regions. From […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a significant move, the United States has agreed to write off over $1 billion in debt owed by Somalia, marking a crucial step forward for the East African nation’s financial stability. This debt cancellation comes as part of a bilateral deal signed on Tuesday by Somalia’s Finance Minister Bihi Egeh and Richard […]
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Faith Nyasuguta On Saturday 2 November, Kemi Badenoch won the Conservative Party leadership contest, becoming the fourth woman and first black person to head the UK’s oldest political party. Badenoch’s ascent as leader of the UK’s Conservative Party represents a deeply impactful personal and political milestone. Born in Wimbledon, UK, in January 1980 as Olukemi […]
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Faith Nyasuguta With his win in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump stands just three electoral votes away from securing the U.S. presidency. Early Wednesday, November 6, Trump addressed supporters at the Republican convention center in West Palm Beach, Florida, celebrating his campaign’s strength and momentum. “I want to thank you all very much, we have thousands of […]
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