Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso has unveiled new biometric passports that notably omit the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a clear departure from the 15-member regional bloc. This passport redesign symbolizes the country’s formal withdrawal from ECOWAS following sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali after military coups in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded a grave warning over Africa’s escalating debt crisis, describing it as “unsustainable and a recipe for social unrest.” Speaking at the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing, Guterres called for sweeping reforms to an “outdated, ineffective, and unfair international financial system” that has left many African countries […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A heartbreaking fire tore through Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, a Kenyan town last night, leaving at least 17 pupils dead and 14 others injured in a tragedy that has shocked the nation. The blaze, which erupted in one of the dormitories, reduced the building to ashes, claiming the lives of students who […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a bold move to deepen China-Africa relations, President Xi Jinping on Thursday announced a massive $50 billion funding package for the African continent while pledging to elevate bilateral ties to a “strategic level.” Speaking at the 9th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Xi outlined a vision for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, known for her resilience on the marathon track, has tragically succumbed to severe burns inflicted in a horrifying act of domestic violence. Cheptegei, who represented Uganda at the Paris Olympic Games, died at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret after enduring burns on 80 percent of her […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At least 80 people have been killed, and several others are missing following a suspected Boko Haram attack in Mafa ward, Yobe state, northeastern Nigeria. Local officials report that around 150 militants armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades stormed the village on over 50 motorcycles at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, targeting villagers, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Indonesia’s attempt to deepen economic ties with African nations at a summit in Bali this week was overshadowed by a noticeable absence of high-profile leaders, many of whom chose to attend a parallel event in Beijing instead. As Jakarta aimed to boost its presence in Africa, it has found itself competing with the […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a twist of political and royal intrigue, Nomcebo Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is set to become the 16th wife of King Mswati III of Eswatini, the last absolute monarch in Africa. The engagement took place during the annual Umhlanga, or reed dance, a traditional ceremony where hundreds […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda’s main opposition leader, Bobi Wine, was injured in a confrontation with security forces in a northern suburb of Kampala on Tuesday. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, was reportedly shot in the leg by security agents, according to his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP). Wine, a former pop star turned […]
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Faith Nyasuguta What is the true nature of reality in a world increasingly shaped by social media? This is the provocative question that #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa will explore during its sixth Watch Party of the year. Scheduled for Saturday, 07 September 2024, the event will take place at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands, […]
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