Faith Nyasuguta The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on the brink of a significant moment as its presidential elections are set to kick off today, December 20. The anticipation, however, is tinged with uncertainty as logistical challenges loom large in a country characterized by vast expanses and limited infrastructure. Ensuring that the elections take […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a decisive electoral outcome, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secured a third term in Egypt’s presidential election held on December 10-12, clinching an overwhelming 89.6% of the vote, as announced by the National Election Authority. This electoral victory follows a constitutional amendment in 2019 that extended the presidential term to six years and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Constitutional Court of Uganda has commenced the hearing of the initial challenge to a severe anti-gay law that has drawn criticism from the United Nations and triggered United States visa restrictions on government officials. Nicholas Opiyo, the lawyer representing the petitioners, informed the court in Kampala on Monday that they agreed to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has taken a historic step by officially joining the East African Community (EAC) as the eighth member state, signing the Treaty of Accession. The signing ceremony took place at Entebbe State House in Uganda, witnessed by key leaders, including Somalia’s President Sheikh Hassan Mohamud, the chairperson of the Summit of EAC Heads […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A tragic maritime incident has unfolded off Libya’s coast, where dozens of individuals are now missing and presumed dead after their boat sank, as reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This marks another heart-wrenching episode in the ongoing migration crises around North Africa. According to the IOM’s Libya office, the vessel, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) issued a decisive ruling on Friday, commanding the “immediate” release of Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in captivity since the coup that ousted him on July 26. The court further extended this directive to include his family. The […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Port Sudan, one of Sudan’s major cities and a key international trade hub, is grappling with an unprecedented fly infestation that poses a significant health crisis. This outbreak, described as the worst in the city’s history, has inundated homes, offices, and food supplies with billions of flies, creating a dire situation. The surge […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States, signaling a potential thaw in relations, expressed readiness on Wednesday to resume cooperation with Niger. This, however, comes with the stipulation that the military regime, which took control in a July coup, commits to a brief and credible transition. Cooperation between the U.S. and Niger was suspended after the coup […]
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Faith Nyasuguta BRICS, the alliance of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is making headlines for its persistent efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar. In a substantial move, Russia and South Africa, both BRICS members, have decided to abandon the US dollar in a significant $265 million oil deal. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Jumia, the Pan-African e-commerce giant, is set to cease its food delivery service, Jumia Foods, across Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Uganda, and Algeria by the end of the month. The move is part of a strategic shift to concentrate on the growth potential of its physical goods delivery and fintech offering, […]
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