Faith Nyasuguta Last Thursday, Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara, one of Nigeria’s poorest states, marked the commencement of an international airport in the state capital, Gusau. “The economic benefits and multiplier effects are quite enormous,” Lawal stated. “The airport will significantly impact the ease of doing business and social interactions here.” Barely a month […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A contingent of Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti to begin a United Nations-backed mission aimed at combating powerful armed gangs that have taken control of much of the Caribbean nation. The officers, waving Kenyan flags and dressed in camouflage uniforms, landed at Toussaint Louverture International Airport near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday. More […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Growing concerns in Kenya have surfaced as reports of missing protesters emerge during nationwide demonstrations against proposed tax increases in the Finance Bill 2024. The protests, which have spread throughout the country, are part of a movement known as the “7 Days of Rage,” calling for a “total shutdown” of Kenya on Tuesday. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Ethiopia has firmly established itself as the premier destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in East Africa, according to the latest World Investment Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report highlights Ethiopia’s remarkable economic progress and its ability to attract significant foreign investments. In 2023, Ethiopia secured […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s literary icon, Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o, has received a distinguished lifetime award from over 300 Kenyans and Africans living in the United States, recognizing his substantial contributions to literature and social activism. The celebration took place at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where African professionals, businesspeople, and literature enthusiasts gathered to commend […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Assimi Goita, the transitional president of Mali, has accused France of attempting to undermine the country’s administration by printing counterfeit CFA franc notes to destabilize the Malian economy. In response, Goita has called for the adoption of a new, locally produced currency to replace the CFA franc, which he described as a colonial […]
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Faith Nyasuguta While most oil-producing nations in Africa are concentrated in the Western, Northern, and Central regions, the Southern and Eastern parts have largely remained devoid of this valuable resource. Aside from Angola, no Southern African country has significantly contributed to the global oil market. However, recent discoveries in Namibia are poised to change this […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Uganda has entered into an agreement with a business association from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to construct a new international airport, according to an announcement from President Yoweri Museveni’s office on Friday. This development marks the country’s third international airport and signifies the UAE’s expanding economic interests beyond its established foothold in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s high court has overturned a law that criminalized gay sex, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights activists in a region where such progress has often faced setbacks. The overturned law, which banned “sodomy” and “unnatural offences,” was inherited from South Africa when Namibia gained independence in 1990. Although the ban was […]
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Faith Nyasuguta At least 200 people were injured and over 100 arrested in Kenya during Thursday’s nationwide protests against a government plan to raise $2.7 billion through additional taxes, as reported by an alliance of rights groups. These groups, which include Amnesty International and the Kenya Medical Association, stated that police used tear gas and […]
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