Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has ignited a heated political storm after appointing his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, as Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes. The decision, announced in a presidential decree broadcast on state television, has triggered widespread criticism and accusations of nepotism in a country where family ties and political power […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta Isuzu Motors South Africa is making bold moves to position itself as the hub for truck manufacturing across Africa, aiming to strengthen production capacity and increase the use of locally sourced components. The company believes South Africa, despite the challenges facing its auto industry, has the potential to become the beating heart of […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta Frank Caprio, affectionately known across the world as “America’s Nicest Judge,” has died at the age of 88. The retired Providence Municipal Court judge passed away on Sunday, August 18, after a long and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. His death marked the end of a remarkable life defined by compassion, humility and […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta Uganda has found itself at the center of an international storm after news emerged that it had reached a temporary agreement with the United States to take in deportees who failed to qualify for asylum in America but are reluctant or unable to return to their home countries. According to Uganda’s foreign ministry, […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta South Africa, Africa’s richest nation in terms of mineral wealth, is preparing to open its first new underground gold mine in 15 years. This marks a rare moment for a country that once dominated global gold production but has since seen its industry fall into sharp decline. The mine, known as Qala Shallows, […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta At the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan unveiled a sweeping strategy to strengthen its ties with Africa and position itself as a vital development partner. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba introduced a bold vision for an Indian Ocean-Africa economic zone, designed to link African economies more closely […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s bold plan to join Africa’s oil-producing nations by 2030 has hit an unexpected pause. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has called off a key step in the development of an oil and gas supply base at Luderitz, the country’s southern harbor town. The project was meant to anchor Namibia’s oil ambitions, but […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta The U.S-Mexico border wall is set for a striking transformation after President Donald Trump directed that the entire structure be painted black. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the plan during a visit to Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on Tuesday, even grabbing a roller brush herself to help paint part of the towering […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta The United States Embassy in Harare has announced a suspension of most routine visa services for Zimbabweans, a move that has sparked widespread concern among students, tourists, and business travelers. Effective August 7, 2025, the decision affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visas, with the exception of most diplomatic and official visas. According to […]
Read More
Faith Nyasuguta The M23 rebel group said on Thursday it had not received an invitation to peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo scheduled to begin in Doha on Friday, a development that risks derailing a fragile diplomatic effort to halt months of deadly fighting in eastern Congo. Group leader Bertrand Bisimwa told reporters […]
Read More
Recent Comments