Faith Nyasuguta Breast cancer is often discussed as a health crisis. But new research suggests it is also an economic one –costing billions of dollars in lost productivity across Africa. A recent analysis presented during the 2026 Africa Press Day organized by Roche in Nairobi revealed that an aggressive form of the disease, known as […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At 82, Denis Sassou Nguesso is once again the dominant figure in the presidential race in Republic of the Congo, as voters prepare to head to the polls in an election widely expected to extend his grip on power. Sassou Nguesso, who has ruled the Central African nation for more than four decades […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Less than four years after a fragile peace agreement ended a devastating civil war in northern Ethiopia, anxiety is once again spreading across the Tigray region. With tensions rising between federal forces and local authorities, civilians are beginning to leave – unwilling to wait for another war to erupt before seeking safety. In […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Madagascar’s political transition has taken another dramatic turn after interim president Michael Randrianirina dismissed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the entire cabinet in a sweeping government shake-up. The announcement was delivered through the presidency in Antananarivo, confirming that the government had “ceased its functions” and that a new prime minister would soon […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Youth Charter has called for a strengthened partnership between the Commonwealth of Nations, the African Union and the Caribbean Community to ensure that the 2026 Commonwealth Games deliver a lasting legacy for young people across Africa, the Caribbean and the wider Commonwealth. The appeal was issued on Commonwealth Day, with the international […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa is once again pushing forward one of the most ambitious transport visions ever proposed on the continent: a high-speed rail network designed to transform long-distance travel and modernize the country’s aging rail infrastructure. President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed momentum behind a $34 billion bullet train project, a plan that could stretch […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a sport defined by speed, precision and relentless competition, Lewis Hamilton has added yet another milestone to an already legendary career. The British driver has become the first competitor in Formula One history to lead at least one race in 20 consecutive seasons, a record that further cements his place among the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Egypt has firmly denied any connection to a Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker that sank in the Mediterranean Sea, seeking to distance itself from an incident that has quickly drawn geopolitical attention. The tanker, identified as the Arctic Metagaz, went down on Wednesday in waters between Libya and Malta after catching fire […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana is calling on the United Nations to take a historic step: formally recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime ever committed against humanity. The proposal is part of a growing effort by African nations to force a deeper global reckoning with the scale, brutality, and enduring consequences of centuries […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As violence and geopolitical tension intensify across the Middle East, South Africa has stepped forward with a familiar diplomatic message: if asked, it is ready to help broker peace. Speaking on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa indicated that Pretoria would be prepared to play […]
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