Faith Nyasuguta The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Monusco, has initiated the withdrawal process after 25 years by transferring the Kamanyola base in the far east of the country to Congolese authorities. Established in 2005, the base played a crucial role in protecting civilians and maintaining security in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ghana’s parliament has recently passed a controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, marking a culmination of about three years of deliberations. This new legislation introduces severe penalties, including up to three years in prison for those identifying as LGBTQ+ and a maximum five-year jail term for individuals involved in forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Despite attempts […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry is set to visit Kenya to address pressing issues that have delayed the deployment of Kenyan police officers to the troubled Caribbean country. This significant diplomatic move follows the 46th Ordinary Meeting of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Heads of State and Government in Guyana, where Prime Minister Henry […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the picturesque coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya, a transformative venture is taking shape, demonstrating the enduring truth of the saying: “one person’s waste is another person’s treasure.” Against the backdrop of a Mombasa beach, a group of women diligently gathers plastic waste, not for disposal, but as a valuable resource destined to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Shell, a major oil firm, faces calls to fulfill its environmental responsibilities and ensure the safe decommissioning of abandoned oil infrastructure in the Niger delta before withdrawing from the region. A report by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (Somo) asserts that Shell must address its toxic legacy of pollution and remain […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Benin has stepped up to support a Kenyan-led international force combating armed gangs in Haiti, pledging 2,000 troops, according to US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The United Nations approved the mission last October, responding to Haiti’s request. The conflict in Haiti, responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths and displacing around 300,000 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the date for the upcoming BRICS summit in October 2024 approaches, there is a notable surge in interest from developing countries eager to join the alliance. Representing diverse regions, including Asia, the global south, Africa, and even Europe, these nations are exploring the possibility of securing a spot within BRICS, signaling a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta With an impressive 16 Festival Selections, 13 Nominations, and 7 Awards within just four months of its premiere, “ACT OF LOVE” has become a standout in the film festival circuit. The latest accolade is the Nile Grand Prize for Best Short Film at the 13th Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt, making it […]
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Faith Nyasuguta West Africa’s ECOWAS has announced that it is easing sanctions imposed on Guinea and Mali, following a similar decision for Niger, all countries currently under military rule. These sanctions were initially imposed due to military coups in these nations between 2020 and 2023. The regional bloc is lifting financial and economic sanctions against […]
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Faith Nyasuguta East Africa is poised to witness a substantial boost in its electricity supply with the impending completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), set to be a game-changer in the region. At the 16th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers on Energy in Arusha, ministers highlighted the significance of this $2.9 […]
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