30 ARRESTED IN MOROCCO FOR SUSPECTED TRAFFICKING OF NEWBORNS

30 ARRESTED IN MOROCCO FOR SUSPECTED TRAFFICKING OF NEWBORNS

Faith Nyasuguta Moroccan authorities have made significant strides in combatting a disturbing criminal network this week, arresting 30 individuals in the city of Fes.  The arrests, part of a broader investigation, shed light on a complex case involving blackmail, threats, and the trafficking of newborn babies. Among the detained suspects are law enforcement agents, doctors, […]

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 SOMALIA JOINS KENYA & RWANDA IN BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

SOMALIA JOINS KENYA & RWANDA IN BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

Faith Nyasuguta  Somalia has recently joined the global fight against plastic pollution by announcing a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics.  This significant decision, communicated through a decree from the Environment and Climate Change Ministry, positions Somalia alongside other nations in the East African Community (EAC) that have taken bold steps to curb the environmental impact […]

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 SURGE OF WEST AFRICAN ARRIVALS BY BOAT TO SPAIN’S CANARIES JUMPS BY 1,000%

SURGE OF WEST AFRICAN ARRIVALS BY BOAT TO SPAIN’S CANARIES JUMPS BY 1,000%

Faith Nyasuguta The influx of individuals undertaking perilous sea journeys from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands skyrocketed over 1,000% in January compared to the previous year, according to data from Spain’s interior ministry. Between January 1 and January 31, an astounding 7,270 people successfully reached the archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. This marks an […]

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 TINUBU CONDEMNS STEREOTYPING OF NIGERIANS AS CYBERCRIMINALS

TINUBU CONDEMNS STEREOTYPING OF NIGERIANS AS CYBERCRIMINALS

Faith Nyasuguta  Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, is challenging the pervasive “blanket stereotyping” of Nigerians as cybercriminals, asserting that such generalizations distort the true image of the West African nation. Tinubu emphasized that such a narrative unfairly stains the reputation of the majority of law-abiding citizens. Addressing the issue during a private tour in France, President […]

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 FIFA’S FIVE HIGHEST RANKED COUNTRIES AT AFCON ARE ALL OUT

FIFA’S FIVE HIGHEST RANKED COUNTRIES AT AFCON ARE ALL OUT

Faith Nyasuguta In a surprising turn of events at the AFCON, Senegal, ranked 20th globally and Africa’s second-highest team by FIFA, faced an unexpected setback in the Round of 16.  Ivory Coast emerged victorious in a post-match penalty shootout, defeating Senegal 5-4. This unforeseen defeat marked a significant upset for the defending champions. Contrastingly, Tunisia, […]

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