GHANA MAKES HISTORY: NAANA JANE OPOKU-AGYEMANG ELECTED FIRST FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT
Faith Nyasuguta December 9, 2024
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GHANA MAKES HISTORY: NAANA JANE OPOKU-AGYEMANG ELECTED FIRST FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT

Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has shattered a historical glass ceiling by electing Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as its first female Vice President-elect. Her groundbreaking victory alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) banner marks a pivotal moment in Ghanaian politics, championing gender equity and inspiring women across the continent. This monumental win […]

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CHEAP LABOR, HIGH PROFITS: THE HUMAN COST OF TRAINING AI IN KENYA
Faith Nyasuguta December 9, 2024
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CHEAP LABOR, HIGH PROFITS: THE HUMAN COST OF TRAINING AI IN KENYA

Faith Nyasuguta Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often celebrated as the technology of the future, poised to revolutionize industries, simplify complex tasks, and drive global innovation. However, beneath the surface lies a troubling reality: the human workforce powering these systems is being grossly exploited, particularly in low-wage economies like Kenya.  Humans Behind the Algorithms The narrative […]

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EXPLAINER: WHAT HAPPENED IN SYRIA? HOW BASHAR AL-ASSAD’S REGIME COLLAPSED
Faith Nyasuguta December 9, 2024
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EXPLAINER: WHAT HAPPENED IN SYRIA? HOW BASHAR AL-ASSAD’S REGIME COLLAPSED

Faith Nyasuguta  In the early hours of Sunday morning, opposition forces declared Syria liberated from the grip of President Bashar al-Assad. The announcement marked the dramatic end of 53 years of al-Assad family rule, nearly 14 years after peaceful protests against the regime spiraled into a devastating civil war. As the opposition surged into Damascus, […]

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RUSSIA INTRODUCES E-VISA FOR KENYA, ESWATINI & ZIMBABWE 
Faith Nyasuguta December 9, 2024
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RUSSIA INTRODUCES E-VISA FOR KENYA, ESWATINI & ZIMBABWE 

Faith Nyasuguta Russia has unveiled a groundbreaking travel initiative for Africa, allowing citizens from Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe to access the country through an electronic visa (e-visa) system. The announcement, made by the Russian Embassy to Kenya on December 8, eliminates traditional hurdles of in-person applications, simplifying access to the nation. The e-visa, a single-entry […]

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BAHAMAS AND TURKS & CAICOS REJECT TRUMP’S PLAN TO TAKE IN U.S. DEPORTEES
Faith Nyasuguta December 6, 2024
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BAHAMAS AND TURKS & CAICOS REJECT TRUMP’S PLAN TO TAKE IN U.S. DEPORTEES

Faith Nyasuguta  The governments of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands have made it clear: their nations will not serve as dumping grounds for migrants deported under U.S. policies. In strong statements issued Thursday, the two Caribbean countries expressed opposition to reported plans by the incoming Trump administration to redirect migrants rejected by […]

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SURGIVOICES: BRINGING SURGICAL PATIENT VOICES TO THE FOREFRONT
Faith Nyasuguta December 6, 2024
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SURGIVOICES: BRINGING SURGICAL PATIENT VOICES TO THE FOREFRONT

What is SurgiVoices, and what inspired its creation? SurgiVoices is a podcast miniseries that gives Rwandan surgical patients a platform to share their personal experiences throughout their surgical care journey. Pierrette Ngutete Mukundwa, a medical doctor and global health leader from Rwanda, developed SurgiVoices as her Capstone Advocacy Project (CAP) for the Global Surgery Advocacy Fellowship. This fellowship, a joint program […]

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MOZAMBIQUE PROTESTS: FIVE DEAD AS FRESH UNREST GRIPS NATION
Faith Nyasuguta December 6, 2024
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MOZAMBIQUE PROTESTS: FIVE DEAD AS FRESH UNREST GRIPS NATION

Faith Nyasuguta Protests across Mozambique have turned deadly, with at least five people killed and three seriously injured, according to police. Demonstrations erupted in major cities, including Maputo, Nampula, and Zambezia, as tensions over the disputed October 9 presidential election continue to escalate. Police spokesman Orlando Mudumane reported violent clashes between security forces and protesters […]

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NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT-ELECT PROMISES RADICAL CHANGES
Faith Nyasuguta December 6, 2024
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NAMIBIA’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT-ELECT PROMISES RADICAL CHANGES

Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has pledged bold reforms to address poverty and unemployment in the country. Speaking at her first press conference since her historic victory in last week’s election, the 72-year-old leader declared, “It’s not going to be business as usual. We must have radical shifts in addressing the plight of our […]

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PUTIN DECLARES RUSSIA AND AFRICA SHARE A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION
Faith Nyasuguta December 5, 2024
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PUTIN DECLARES RUSSIA AND AFRICA SHARE A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION

Faith Nyasuguta Speaking at the VTB RUSSIA CALLING! Investment Forum in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized what he described as a deep spiritual bond between Russia and Africa. Putin linked this connection to the shared value of sovereignty, highlighting both regions’ commitment to self-determination and freedom from external influence. “Africa may geographically seem like […]

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