Wayne Lumbasi The government of Mali has ordered the closure of all schools and universities as the country faces a severe fuel crisis triggered by a blockade imposed by jihadist groups. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Education, will remain in effect until November 9 as authorities struggle to restore supplies and normal transport. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi South Africa has sharply increased deportations of undocumented migrants amid rising unemployment and growing public frustration over scarce job opportunities. According to the Department of Home Affairs, more than 51,000 foreign nationals were deported over the past year, a significant rise from the previous year’s 39,000. The figure places South Africa ahead of […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Ghana is taking a historic step in transforming its education system by making the teaching of local languages compulsory in all basic schools. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service to ensure that Ghanaian languages become a central medium of instruction in classrooms across the country. This groundbreaking […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Africa is standing at a historic turning point. The world is rushing toward a clean energy future, and suddenly, all eyes are on the continent that has long been treated as a supplier of raw wealth. A new report is now urging African nations to move carefully as Europe seeks fresh energy deals […]
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Waye Lumbasi The United States has removed Mali from its visa bond program, reversing a policy that required Malian citizens to deposit between $5000 and $15000 before obtaining a business or tourist visa. The decision came after Mali responded with its own measure, demanding that American travelers pay an equivalent bond to enter the West […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Over 30 million people in Sudan are now in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, according to a joint alert by four United Nations agencies: the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP). The agencies warn […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The World Bank has restored its funding to Uganda with a massive $2 billion development boost, marking a turning point for the country after more than a year of financial isolation. The funds, to be disbursed over the next three years, signal renewed trust between the World Bank and Uganda following the suspension […]
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Wayne Lumbasi President Donald Trump has unveiled a new round of sanctions on Russia after expressing frustration with what he described as unproductive talks with President Vladimir Putin. The announcement marks one of the strongest steps yet by Washington to pressure Moscow over its ongoing war in Ukraine. The sanctions target Russia’s two largest oil […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Malawi has announced a ban on the export of raw minerals in a major policy shift aimed at ensuring that more of the country’s natural wealth benefits its people. The government says all minerals extracted in Malawi must now be processed locally before export, signaling a new era for its mining industry. President […]
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Wayne Lumbasi As Tanzania moves toward the October 29th general election, tension and unease are spreading across the country. A wave of arrests, media restrictions, and growing surveillance has fueled accusations that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is presiding over a deliberate campaign to weaken opposition voices and tighten control over the political space. When President […]
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