Faith Nyasuguta Guinea’s ruling junta have instructed additional charges against ex-president Alpha Condé, deposed in a 2021 coup. The justice minister’s letter to the Conakry public prosecutor cites “treason.” Condé, in exile in Turkey, already faces charges of “corruption,” “murder, torture, kidnapping, and rape,” amid a backdrop of harsh repression during political demonstrations. “You are […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Alice Wairimu Nderitu (pictured), the UN Special Adviser on Genocide Prevention has expressed deep concern over reports of mass killings in Darfur amid growing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. She notes that refugee camps in Ardamata and Geneina, with over 800 reported deaths and 8,000 fleeing to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a landmark summit in Ghana, a global movement advocating for reparations for slavery has emerged. The African Union has joined forces with Caribbean nations, forming a united front to compel European countries to address historical mass crimes. This partnership, combining the 55-member African Union with the Caribbean Community (Caricom) comprising 20 nations, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa, as the current chair of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), will lead a special virtual meeting on Tuesday (today) concerning the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. This was announced by the South African president via a Monday press release. The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Older individuals living alone face an increased likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms, according to a recent report titled: “Living alone and the risk of depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional and cohort analysis based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.“ The report findings reveal that living alone poses an increased risk of depressive […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Experts will present at Cop28 this month, proposing that solar energy can electrify all healthcare facilities in poorer countries within five years for less than $5 billion. This initiative aims to eliminate life-threatening risks associated with power outages in medical settings, emphasizing the urgent need for global commitment and funding. “I would like […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Congolese authorities have acknowledged challenges in organizing elections in the eastern regions due to recent outbreaks of violence. President Felix Tshisekedi emphasized on Friday that the top priority is the resettlement of displaced people, a task further complicated by the resurgence of violence. “I accept it, albeit with difficulty, but I accept.” […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudan’s junta has formally requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to terminate the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (Unitams), further exacerbating tensions between Khartoum and the global organization. A leaked letter to the Security Council revealed that Khartoum had decided to immediately end Unitams, the political mission established to aid […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa has submitted a request to the International Criminal Court, urging an investigation into the purported war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza. The development coincides with South African lawmakers preparing to discuss a motion on Thursday, urging the closure of the Israeli Embassy in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In October 2023, Nigeria faced its 10th consecutive month of surging inflation, reaching an alarming rate of 27.33%, the highest recorded since August 2005. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 0.61% increase from the previous month, emphasizing a year-on-year surge of 6.24% compared to October 2022. The NBS said, “On a […]
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