BOOMING GIANT SNAIL FARMS IN IVORY COAST

BOOMING GIANT SNAIL FARMS IN IVORY COAST

Faith Nyasuguta Weighing up to 500 grams and reaching a length of ten centimeters, giant snails, highly valued in the Ivory Coast, are sadly diminishing due to deforestation and pesticide use in the rainforest. To conserve the species and generate income, locals are now breeding them on thriving farms. “Snail farming is cost-effective, requiring no […]

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 RWANDAN COURTS FAIL TO SAFEGUARD RIGHTS OF REFUGEES, ASSERT DAUGHTERS OF GENOCIDE HERO

RWANDAN COURTS FAIL TO SAFEGUARD RIGHTS OF REFUGEES, ASSERT DAUGHTERS OF GENOCIDE HERO

Faith  Nyasuguta  Carine and Anaïse Kanimba (Pictured), the daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the individual who inspired the Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda, assert that the Rwandan legal system lacks the capability to safeguard refugees sent from the UK.  These sisters, who dedicated over two years to securing their father’s release, successfully achieved his freedom from a […]

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 LIBYA REPATRIATES ALMOST 250 MIGRANTS TO NIGER & CHAD

LIBYA REPATRIATES ALMOST 250 MIGRANTS TO NIGER & CHAD

Faith Nyasuguta Libyan authorities, in a collaborative effort between rival administrations, have sent  248 undocumented migrants to Niger and Chad.  The joint operation aims to address the issue of human trafficking that has turned Libya into a hub for migrants seeking to reach Europe.  Trafficking gangs often exploit migrants, extorting money from them during their […]

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 FIVE 2024 ELECTIONS THAT WILL SHAPE THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE

FIVE 2024 ELECTIONS THAT WILL SHAPE THE GLOBAL LANDSCAPE

Faith Nyasuguta As the world gears up for the 2024 elections, two pivotal questions loom large: Could Donald Trump stage a comeback, and will there be any contenders against Vladimir Putin’s potential six-year extension?  With approximately 30 countries set to elect their leaders, here are five elections that demand close attention: Trump-Biden Duel Revisited On […]

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 CÔTE D’IVOIRE’S INAUGURAL RETIREMENT HOME STILL AWAITING OCCUPANCY

CÔTE D’IVOIRE’S INAUGURAL RETIREMENT HOME STILL AWAITING OCCUPANCY

Faith Nyasuguta In Attécoubé, a west Abidjan neighborhood, two retired septuagenarians discuss life in their courtyard, emphasizing a reluctance to spend their old days in a retirement home.  Côte d’Ivoire’s first such establishment, opened in September, had no residents by November. Elisabeth Qwansah, 78, expresses her desire for the familial care she receives from her […]

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 11 LIVES LOST IN SOUTH AFRICAN PLATINUM MINE TRAGEDY

11 LIVES LOST IN SOUTH AFRICAN PLATINUM MINE TRAGEDY

Faith Nyasuguta  Eleven individuals lost their lives in a tragic incident at a South African platinum mine on Monday when the lift carrying workers at the end of their day plummeted, as reported by Impala Platinum, the mine’s owner, on Tuesday. “Eighty-six employees were standing in the lift; eleven lost their lives, and all the […]

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 IT’S TIME TO UNDERSTAND HOMOSEXUALITY- GHANA CARDINAL PETER TURKSON

IT’S TIME TO UNDERSTAND HOMOSEXUALITY- GHANA CARDINAL PETER TURKSON

Faith Nyasuguta A prominent Ghanaian cardinal, Peter Turkson (pictured), has voiced opposition to criminalizing homosexuality, stating that it should not be deemed a criminal offense, and instead, efforts should focus on educating people about the issue.  This perspective contrasts with the stance of Roman Catholic bishops in Ghana who consider homosexuality “despicable.” The cardinal’s remarks […]

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 NIGERIA EYES BRICS MEMBERSHIP, SIGNALS SHIFT FROM THE WEST

NIGERIA EYES BRICS MEMBERSHIP, SIGNALS SHIFT FROM THE WEST

Faith Nyasuguta Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, is actively pursuing membership in the BRICS group, aiming to assert itself as a significant player on the global economic stage, according to reports by Bloomberg. Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, revealed the country’s ambition to join the BRICS club within the next two years. […]

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 NIGER’S LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT COMMENCES OPERATIONS

NIGER’S LARGEST SOLAR POWER PLANT COMMENCES OPERATIONS

Faith Nyasuguta Niger has initiated operations at its largest solar power plant, announced the energy minister. This move comes as a response to electricity shortages caused by neighboring Nigeria’s supply cuts in sanctions following a July coup.  Mahaman Moustapha Barke, speaking on television, mentioned that the national power company Nigelec has observed an “enhancement in […]

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