CANADA SETS 2-YEAR CAP ON FOREIGN STUDENT VISAS TO ALLEVIATE HOUSING STRAINS, HIGH LIVING COSTS
Faith Nyasuguta January 24, 2024
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CANADA SETS 2-YEAR CAP ON FOREIGN STUDENT VISAS TO ALLEVIATE HOUSING STRAINS, HIGH LIVING COSTS

Faith Nyasuguta Canada has announced a significant policy shift , implementing a two-year cap on international student visas to address challenges in housing, healthcare, and other services amid record immigration.  Immigration Minister Marc Miller disclosed plans for a 35% reduction in new study visas in 2024, citing concerns about institutions offering questionable degrees exploiting the […]

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EGYPT-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP TAKES A NUCLEAR LEAP WITH EL DABAA PLANT FOUNDATION
Faith Nyasuguta January 24, 2024
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EGYPT-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP TAKES A NUCLEAR LEAP WITH EL DABAA PLANT FOUNDATION

Faith Nyasuguta Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi expressed optimism about the growing collaboration between Egypt and Russia during a foundation-laying ceremony for Egypt’s inaugural nuclear plant, the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.  Constructed in partnership with Russia’s Rosatom, the plant is seen as a significant step in bolstering bilateral relations. El-Sissi emphasized that El Dabaa […]

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RACISM IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL: A SERIOUS DOWNER
Wayne Lumbasi January 23, 2024
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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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ANTONY BLINKEN LAUNCHES AFRICAN TOUR FROM CAPE VERDE
Faith Nyasuguta January 23, 2024
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ANTONY BLINKEN LAUNCHES AFRICAN TOUR FROM CAPE VERDE

Faith Nyasuguta  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a significant week-long tour of Africa’s west coast with a key focus on maintaining and strengthening US influence.  This is particularly crucial in light of heightened competition from Beijing and Moscow and the escalating instability in the Sahel region. Starting his journey with a […]

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CHAOS IN ABIDJAN: EQUATORIAL GUINEA’S VICTORY LEAVES AFCON HOSTS IN DISARRAY
Faith Nyasuguta January 23, 2024
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CHAOS IN ABIDJAN: EQUATORIAL GUINEA’S VICTORY LEAVES AFCON HOSTS IN DISARRAY

Faith Nyasuguta In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, turmoil has erupted following Equatorial Guinea’s 4-0 victory over the 2023 AFCON hosts in the Group A final match on Monday. Disheartened fans left the Alassane Ouattara Stadium prematurely, leading to incidents of vandalism and destruction of vehicles witnessed by news reporters. Amidst the chaos, it remains unclear if […]

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GERMANY EASES REJECTED ASYLUM LAWS AMID PLOT BY RIGHT-WINGERS OF MASS DEPORTATIONS
Faith Nyasuguta January 23, 2024
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GERMANY EASES REJECTED ASYLUM LAWS AMID PLOT BY RIGHT-WINGERS OF MASS DEPORTATIONS

Faith Nyasuguta Germany’s parliament has recently approved a new legislation aimed at simplifying the deportation process for unsuccessful asylum-seekers. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is addressing migration as a political challenge with these changes. Under the approved legislation, the maximum pre-deportation custody period is extended from 10 to 28 days. The focus is on facilitating the deportation […]

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AFRICA LAUNCHES 1ST EVER MASSIVE MALARIA VACCINATION
Faith Nyasuguta January 22, 2024
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AFRICA LAUNCHES 1ST EVER MASSIVE MALARIA VACCINATION

Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking move endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the inaugural malaria vaccination campaign for children kicks off in Africa this Monday (today). Nearly 30 million doses are set to be distributed over the coming months, marking a pivotal moment in the battle against the tropical disease. Cameroonian children will be […]

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EGYPT SUPPORTS SOMALIA AMID  CONTROVERSY OVER ETHIOPIA-SOMALILAND DEAL
Faith Nyasuguta January 22, 2024
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EGYPT SUPPORTS SOMALIA AMID  CONTROVERSY OVER ETHIOPIA-SOMALILAND DEAL

Faith Nyasuguta  In a significant development, Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi has voiced strong support for Somalia amid a contentious dispute involving the breakaway northern region of Somaliland and land-locked Ethiopia.  The rift escalated when Somaliland offered Ethiopia access to its coast in exchange for international recognition of its independence, bypassing the Somali government. President […]

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