SHIFTING CURRENCIES: BURKINA FASO, MALI, NIGER PONDER BREAK FROM WEST AFRICAN FRANC

SHIFTING CURRENCIES: BURKINA FASO, MALI, NIGER PONDER BREAK FROM WEST AFRICAN FRANC

Faith Nyasuguta Amid the shifting dynamics in the aftermath of Niger’s July 30 coup, fractures within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have widened, fostering new geopolitical alignments.  In a surprising move, Niger, along with ECOWAS members Burkina Faso and Mali, established the Association of Sahel States (AES), a military alliance, in September.  […]

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 1ST PAN-AFRICAN DISNEY+ SERIES, ‘IWÁJÚ,’ SET TO PREMIERE GLOBALLY

1ST PAN-AFRICAN DISNEY+ SERIES, ‘IWÁJÚ,’ SET TO PREMIERE GLOBALLY

Faith Nyasuguta Disney+ has joined forces with pan-African studio Kugali Media to create an animated series set in futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, titled “Iwájú.” Premiering globally on February 28, this innovative six-episode limited series introduces characters Tola and Kole as they navigate a society divided under the rule of gang leader Bode. Simisola Gbadamosi lends her […]

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 SOMALIA APPROVES SIGNIFICANT DEFENSE AGREEMENT WITH TURKEY

SOMALIA APPROVES SIGNIFICANT DEFENSE AGREEMENT WITH TURKEY

Faith Nyasuguta Somalia’s Parliament has granted approval for a significant defense agreement with Turkey. This ten-year pact involves Turkey providing training and weaponry to enhance the capabilities of Somali navy forces and deploying its own ships in Somali waters.  Prime Minister Hamza Abdi emphasized that the agreement addresses concerns related to terrorism, piracy, illegal fishing, […]

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 SIERRA LEONE JOINS FIFA’S GLOBAL INITIATIVE’FOOTBALL FOR SCHOOLS’ PROGRAM

SIERRA LEONE JOINS FIFA’S GLOBAL INITIATIVE’FOOTBALL FOR SCHOOLS’ PROGRAM

Faith Nyasuguta In a significant stride toward fostering football enthusiasm among Sierra Leonean youth, the Football for Schools (F4S) programme, backed by FIFA, recently made its debut in the country. The initiative took root in Makeni, where fifty physical education teachers from Sierra Leone’s 16 districts gathered for a comprehensive two-day training event led by […]

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 BERLINALE 2024: LUPITA NYONG’O MAKES HISTORY AS THE FESTIVAL’S FIRST AFRICAN JURY PRESIDENT

BERLINALE 2024: LUPITA NYONG’O MAKES HISTORY AS THE FESTIVAL’S FIRST AFRICAN JURY PRESIDENT

Faith Nyasuguta  Lupita Nyong’o, the Academy Award-winning Kenyan-Mexican actress, has made history as she takes the lead of the international jury at the 74th Berlinale Film Festival.  The festival opened on February 15 with the jury presentation, marking the second consecutive year a woman has headed the jury. The 2023 jury, presided over by Nyong’o, […]

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 SOUTH AFRICA SETS MAY 29 FOR NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL POLLS

SOUTH AFRICA SETS MAY 29 FOR NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL POLLS

Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially set May 29, 2024, as the date for the upcoming general election, a pivotal moment for the ruling African National Congress (ANC).  This election marks the most significant challenge to the ANC’s parliamentary majority since its historic victory in 1994. Key issues such as unemployment, load-shedding, […]

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 GUINEA’S MILITARY JUNTA DISSOLVES GOVERNMENT AMID IMPENDING END TO TRANSITION

GUINEA’S MILITARY JUNTA DISSOLVES GOVERNMENT AMID IMPENDING END TO TRANSITION

Faith Nyasuguta Guinea’s ruling National Council of the Rally for Development (CRND) has abruptly dissolved the interim government in a surprising turn of events.  This unexpected move was announced via a decree on state television by the presidency’s secretary-general, accompanied by military officials and masked soldiers. The decree outlines that directors of cabinet, secretary generals, […]

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