DIOMAYE FAYE VOWS TO “GOVERN WITH HUMILITY” AS HE PREPARES TO BECOME SENEGAL’S NEXT PRESIDENT
Faith Nyasuguta March 26, 2024
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DIOMAYE FAYE VOWS TO “GOVERN WITH HUMILITY” AS HE PREPARES TO BECOME SENEGAL’S NEXT PRESIDENT

Faith Nyasuguta Little-known opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aged 44, received congratulatory remarks from Senegal’s incumbent president, Macky Sall, signaling his apparent victory as the nation’s next president. The Senegalese News Agency (APS) reported that the constitutional council would declare the results from April 3rd. The former prime minister, another leading contender backed by President […]

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SOUTH AFRICAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ALLEGEDLY ACCEPTED $135,000 AND A WIG IN BRIBES
Faith Nyasuguta March 26, 2024
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SOUTH AFRICAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ALLEGEDLY ACCEPTED $135,000 AND A WIG IN BRIBES

Faith  Nyasuguta  South African prosecutors have announced their intention to charge parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula with corruption, alleging she received $135,000 and a wig in bribes during her tenure as defence minister. Mapisa-Nqakula, who denies wrongdoing, has not been arrested or charged yet.  The prosecutors stated this during a court hearing where Mapisa-Nqakula argued authorities […]

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RADICAL CHANGE CANDIDATE LEADS IN SENEGAL ELECTION EARLY RESULTS
Faith Nyasuguta March 25, 2024
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RADICAL CHANGE CANDIDATE LEADS IN SENEGAL ELECTION EARLY RESULTS

Faith  Nyasuguta  Senegal’s presidential election is witnessing a potential seismic shift as anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye surges ahead, challenging the status quo. Early results indicate Faye’s lead, prompting some rivals to concede defeat, although Amadou Ba, representing the ruling administration, anticipates a runoff. Faye’s platform advocates for radical change, proposing Senegal’s departure from the […]

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MASS GRAVE WITH AT LEAST 65 PEOPLE UNCOVERED IN LIBYA- UN MIGRATION AGENCY
Faith Nyasuguta March 25, 2024
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MASS GRAVE WITH AT LEAST 65 PEOPLE UNCOVERED IN LIBYA- UN MIGRATION AGENCY

Faith Nyasuguta A grim discovery has unfolded in south-west Libya as Libyan security forces have unearthed a mass grave containing at least 65 bodies,  the UN migration agency has disclosed. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) expressed profound shock and alarm at the revelation, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. A spokesperson for the IOM […]

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REPORT: WARS THREATEN U.S INTERESTS IN AFRICA
Faith Nyasuguta March 25, 2024
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REPORT: WARS THREATEN U.S INTERESTS IN AFRICA

Faith Nyasuguta A recent assessment of threats to Washington reveals that China and Russia remain significant rivals to American interests, particularly in Africa.  The report, compiled by the American intelligence community, identifies China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as expected adversaries. Additionally, it highlights the Houthis and the conflict in Gaza as emerging threats to […]

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EXTENSION OF CURFEW IN HAITI’S CAPITAL AMID ESCALATING GANG VIOLENCE
Faith Nyasuguta March 22, 2024
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EXTENSION OF CURFEW IN HAITI’S CAPITAL AMID ESCALATING GANG VIOLENCE

Faith  Nyasuguta  Authorities in Haiti have extended the curfew in Ouest, one of its ten departments until March 23, citing ongoing gang violence that has plagued the region. The escalating unrest, particularly in the south-central department housing the capital city’s jurisdictional seat, Port-au-Prince, has severely disrupted daily life. The violence has given rise to numerous […]

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KENYAN DOCTORS HALT PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Faith Nyasuguta March 21, 2024
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KENYAN DOCTORS HALT PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan doctors have intensified their nationwide strike, suspending emergency services at public hospitals for the second week in protest of poor pay and working conditions.  Despite a court order for dialogue, the government’s inaction prompted the escalation, according to Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union Secretary-General Dr. Davji Bhimji. “In the morning, […]

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RUSSIA SENDS FERTILIZER, GRAIN AID TO ZIMBABWE 
Faith Nyasuguta March 21, 2024
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RUSSIA SENDS FERTILIZER, GRAIN AID TO ZIMBABWE 

Faith Nyasuguta This week, Zimbabwe received a significant donation from Russia, consisting of 25,000 tons of grain and 23,000 tons of fertilizer.  President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed gratitude for the assistance, highlighting its crucial role in mitigating the effects of the El Nino-induced drought that has severely impacted crop yields across Southern Africa.  Mnangagwa also emphasized […]

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UN: SUDAN ON THE VERGE OF BECOMING WORLD’S LARGEST HUNGER CRISIS
Faith Nyasuguta March 21, 2024
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UN: SUDAN ON THE VERGE OF BECOMING WORLD’S LARGEST HUNGER CRISIS

Faith  Nyasuguta  U.N. humanitarian officials sounded the alarm on Wednesday, highlighting the grim reality of Sudan’s civil war, where almost 18 million people are grappling with crisis-level food insecurity.  Maurizio Martina, deputy director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, “Areas with active conflict are recording the most […]

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