ISRAEL IN TALKS WITH SOUTH SUDAN TO RESETTLE PALESTINIANS FROM GAZA

ISRAEL IN TALKS WITH SOUTH SUDAN TO RESETTLE PALESTINIANS FROM GAZA

Wayne Lumbasi Israel is reportedly in talks that could see Palestinians from Gaza resettled in South Sudan, in what would mark a controversial and unprecedented development in the region’s humanitarian and political dynamics. According to regional diplomatic sources, the proposal remains in its preliminary stages, with discussions underway between Israeli and South Sudanese officials. The […]

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 CHAN 2024: CROWD TROUBLE AND TICKETING CRISIS ROCK KENYA

CHAN 2024: CROWD TROUBLE AND TICKETING CRISIS ROCK KENYA

Wayne Lumbasi The African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya has been marred by crowd disorder and ticketing chaos, raising serious safety concerns and casting a shadow over the tournament’s otherwise spirited football action. Trouble erupted during recent matches at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium, particularly following Kenya’s 1-0 win over Morocco. Thousands of fans thronged the gates; […]

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 GEOPOLITICAL TRENDS RESHAPING AFRICA’S ECONOMY IN 2025

GEOPOLITICAL TRENDS RESHAPING AFRICA’S ECONOMY IN 2025

Wayne Lumbasi Africa’s economy in 2025 is being reshaped by several significant geopolitical developments. One of the most impactful is the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This agreement has eliminated many trade barriers across the continent, making it easier for African countries to trade with one another. The introduction of […]

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 ALLEGED COUP ATTEMPT IN MALI: DOZENS OF SOLDIERS ARRESTED

ALLEGED COUP ATTEMPT IN MALI: DOZENS OF SOLDIERS ARRESTED

Wayne Lumbasi Malian authorities have arrested dozens of soldiers over an alleged coup plot against the ruling junta, according to security and political sources. The arrests, reportedly carried out in the capital Bamako and other military installations, targeted officers suspected of planning to overthrow the transitional government led by Colonel Assimi Goïta. Sources familiar with […]

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 KENYA’S TEN-MAN MASTERPIECE AGAINST MOROCCO

KENYA’S TEN-MAN MASTERPIECE AGAINST MOROCCO

Wayne Lumbasi It began as a test of endurance. It ended as a statement to Africa.The Harambee Stars pulled off a memorable 1–0 victory over Morocco yesterday, capping an impressive performance against one of Africa’s football giants. In a match brimming with tension and drama, Kenya’s grit shone brightest, delivering a victory that will be […]

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 RACISM IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL: A SERIOUS DOWNER

RACISM IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL: A SERIOUS DOWNER

Wayne Lumbasi Racism in European football is a long-standing phenomenon that has changed shape and form over time. From individual fans either throwing bananas or making monkey-like sounds to organized neo-Nazi fans celebrating on the terraces, the superiority of all things white, non-white football players has long suffered abuse in football. Overlooked by football’s governing […]

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 AUSTRALIA REJECTS CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM TO RECOGNISE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

AUSTRALIA REJECTS CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM TO RECOGNISE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Wayne Lumbasi Australia’s efforts to achieve reconciliation with its First Peoples were severely hampered when the country firmly rejected a proposal to include recognition of Indigenous people in the constitution. The first referendum in nearly 25 years, on whether to change the constitution to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people through the establishment of […]

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 ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN CULTURE

ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN CULTURE

Wayne Lumbasi Aborigines typically refer to the indigenous peoples who have inhabited a particular region for many generations, often long before the arrival of colonizing or dominating cultures. This term is most commonly associated with the original inhabitants of Australia, known as Aboriginal Australians or simply Aboriginals. Aboriginal Australians have a rich and diverse cultural […]

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