Faith Nyasuguta Mali’s political crisis deepened on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga was dismissed from his position. The announcement, made on national television, came via Alfouseyni Diawara, the presidency’s secretary-general, who read a decree signed by Colonel Assimi Goita. Maiga had been appointed in 2021 by Mali’s military junta following the country’s second […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a bold statement of principle, the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has declined cash donations from President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, sparking widespread discussion on the relationship between religious institutions and political figures. The donations were made during a service at Soweto Catholic Church on Sunday, November 17, 2024. President […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Brazil’s President Luiz Inàcio Lula da Silva officially concluded the Group of 20 (G20) summit by passing the presidency to South Africa, marking a significant milestone as all G20 member countries will have had the opportunity to lead the group at least once. Lula da Silva noted the importance of this achievement, stating, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A recent U.S. government report reveals a significant shift in visa overstay trends, with Ghana surpassing Nigeria in the misuse of B1/B2 and F, M, and J non-immigrant visas between October 2022 and September 2023. This comprehensive analysis identifies individuals who remained in the U.S. beyond their authorized stay without recorded departures or […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mozambique is still caught in a storm of political tension and social unrest following its controversial general elections on October 9, 2024. The ruling party, Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo), declared its candidate, Daniel Chapo, victorious with 71% of the vote. This declaration, however, met fierce resistance from the opposition, led […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haiti’s ongoing crisis has taken another sharp turn with the transitional presidential council’s appointment of entrepreneur and former senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aimè (pictured) as the new prime minister. This decision, detailed in the country’s official gazette, marks the end of Garry Conille’s tenure, who had only been in office since May. Conille, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark political shift, Gabonese voters have approved a referendum to extend the presidential term from five to seven years, a move seen as pivotal for transitioning the nation back to civilian rule. This decision comes at a critical time, laying the groundwork for military leader Brice Oligui Nguema to potentially run […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark move set to reshape Nigeria’s petroleum market, the Dangote refinery has committed to supplying 60 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, per week to the nation’s oil marketers. This deal, negotiated with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), is expected to bypass traditional […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Gabon took a critical step toward democratic governance on Saturday by holding a referendum on a new constitution, following the military coup in August 2023 that ended over five decades of rule by the Bongo family. The proposed constitution includes key reforms, such as a two-term limit for the presidency -”each term lasting […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube (pictured), praised the nation’s resilience amid severe economic challenges, including the worst drought in 40 years and constrained access to international financial assistance. Despite these hardships, Ncube highlighted Zimbabwe’s remarkable strides in agriculture and resource management, predicting economic growth of 2% for the year. In an interview with […]
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