SOUTH SUDAN TRANSITION AT RISK OF STALLING, ACCORDING TO U.N REPORT

SOUTH SUDAN TRANSITION AT RISK OF STALLING, ACCORDING TO U.N REPORT

Faith Nyasuguta South Sudan’s path to complete civilian rule through democratic processes faces challenges, as highlighted in a report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.  The chairperson, Yasmin Sooka, emphasizes the urgency of establishing a unified national army and transitional justice organs to address past conflicts.  With elections planned for December 2024, […]

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 FILM-MAKER ADVOCATES FOR GREATER RESTITUTION OF LOOTED AFRICAN ART FROM FRANCE

FILM-MAKER ADVOCATES FOR GREATER RESTITUTION OF LOOTED AFRICAN ART FROM FRANCE

Faith Nyasuguta French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop’s (pictured) documentary film, “Dahomey,” premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, chronicles a historic event—the return of 26 looted treasures from the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris to the royal palace of the kingdom of Dahomey in modern-day Benin.  This momentous act of restitution, announced by French President Emmanuel […]

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 JULIUS NYERERE: AFRICAN UNION HONOURS FORMER TANZANIAN LEADER WITH STATUE

JULIUS NYERERE: AFRICAN UNION HONOURS FORMER TANZANIAN LEADER WITH STATUE

Faith Nyasuguta Tanzania’s founding father, Julius Nyerere, has received posthumous honors with a statue erected outside the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Leading Tanzania from 1961 to 1985, Nyerere, known as Mwalimu (teacher), was a dedicated pan-Africanist. At the unveiling, AU Commission leader Moussa Faki Mahamat praised Nyerere’s legacy, describing it as an embodiment […]

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 DR CONGO: U.S ACCUSES RWANDA OF SUPPORTING M23 REBEL GROUP

DR CONGO: U.S ACCUSES RWANDA OF SUPPORTING M23 REBEL GROUP

Faith Nyasuguta The United States has accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) eastern region, leading to heightened tensions between the nations.  The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Saturday condemning the escalating violence and urging an immediate cessation of hostilities by M23, specifically calling for […]

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 OPINION: WHAT DOES THE DECLINE OF AFRICA’S VISA RESTRICTIONS IMPLY FOR AFRICANS?

OPINION: WHAT DOES THE DECLINE OF AFRICA’S VISA RESTRICTIONS IMPLY FOR AFRICANS?

Faith Nyasuguta  As Africa witnesses a wave of visa restrictions falling, a fundamental question arises: What does this mean for Africans?  Recent developments, such as Malawi easing restrictions and Kenya embracing visa-free status for all visitors, signify a shift in the continent’s approach to travel. However, a crucial consideration emerges – does this newfound accessibility […]

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 SENEGAL CONSTITUTIONAL COURT DECLARES FEBRUARY 25 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DELAY UNLAWFUL

SENEGAL CONSTITUTIONAL COURT DECLARES FEBRUARY 25 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DELAY UNLAWFUL

Faith Nyasuguta Senegal’s Constitutional Council has invalidated President Macky Sall’s decree postponing the presidential election from February 25 to December, ruling it unconstitutional.  The National Assembly’s decision to reschedule for December 15 was also deemed contrary to the constitution. The political turmoil caused by the postponement raises uncertainty about whether the election can proceed as […]

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 GLOBAL STUDY AFFIRMS VAPING AS EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR SMOKERS TO QUIT TOBACCO

GLOBAL STUDY AFFIRMS VAPING AS EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR SMOKERS TO QUIT TOBACCO

Faith Nyasuguta In a groundbreaking European study, researchers at the University of Bern have unveiled findings that indicate smokers are more likely to quit their habit with the assistance of e-cigarettes compared to other smoking cessation methods.  The comprehensive six-month study followed over a thousand regular smokers, primarily around the age of 40, with the […]

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