Faith Nyasuguta The US and Niger have agreed that American troops will leave the country by 15 September, according to a joint statement released on Sunday. The announcement stated that the two nations had “reached a disengagement agreement to effect the withdrawal of U.S. forces, which has already begun.” Niger has served as the primary […]
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Maina wa Njuguna Germany, like the United States of America has experienced its share of refugee migrants upsurge as North Africa, The Middle-East and wars in East Europe continue to cause a lot of instability. As most Germans worry about the character and the future of their country, right-wing politicians aligned with Alternative für Deutschland […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for parliament in the upcoming election, the country’s top court ruled on Monday. This judgment could significantly impact the election’s outcome and potentially spark unrest among Zuma’s supporters. The Constitutional Court determined that Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan KC, has formally requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, on charges of war crimes. Khan stated there are sufficient grounds to believe both leaders are criminally responsible for war crimes […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In the shadowy realm of wildlife trafficking, Sub-Saharan Africa has emerged as a significant hotspot for illicit trade routes and clandestine operations fueling a multi-billion-dollar industry. The World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 reveals that this region accounts for a staggering 19 percent of global wildlife material seizures, indicating its critical role as a […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The streets of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, appeared calm on Monday after the army announced it had foiled a coup attempt early Sunday. Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) successfully thwarted the attempted coup, which unfolded late Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The incident has left the nation on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead following a helicopter crash in a mountainous region in northwest Iran. The crash, which occurred amid foggy conditions on Sunday, left the president and his foreign minister missing for over 12 hours. Rescue teams located the crash site on Monday morning. “President Raisi, the foreign […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya and Uganda have signed a tripartite agreement today on the importation and transit of petroleum products between the two countries. This agreement, announced by President William Ruto, will allow Uganda to import refined petroleum products directly from producer countries, significantly easing the sector’s challenges. During a State Visit by President Yoweri Museveni […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Russia continues to emphasize the importance of partnerships with African countries, recognizing Africa’s immense value. A recent statement by a Russian official highlighted this sentiment, following the second Russia-Africa Summit. According to the Russian news outlet Sputnik, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently highlighted the significance of African partnerships, stating that African countries […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Human rights activists in Nigeria have initiated a petition to halt a plan to marry off 100 girls and young women in a mass ceremony, sparking widespread outrage in the country. The initiative, spearheaded by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the speaker of the national assembly in the predominantly Muslim north-western state of Niger, has faced […]
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