RUSSIA EYES STRONGER TIES WITH THE D.R CONGO

RUSSIA EYES STRONGER TIES WITH THE D.R CONGO

Faith Nyasuguta Russia has expressed a strong interest in enhancing its relationship with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Kremlin views the Central African nation as a highly promising partner for developing bilateral relations. This sentiment was echoed following the visit of the Congolese president to Moscow on Tuesday. The president of the […]

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 KENYANS DEMAND IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT RUTO AMID OUTRAGE

KENYANS DEMAND IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT RUTO AMID OUTRAGE

Faith  Nyasuguta  Angry Kenyan citizens have issued an ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding his immediate resignation amid widespread discontent over the nation’s deteriorating conditions. The public has given the president 48 hours to step down, emphasizing the need for a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.”  This ultimatum marks a significant […]

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 I.C.C FINDS AL-QAIDA LEADER GUILTY OF WAR CRIMES IN MALI

I.C.C FINDS AL-QAIDA LEADER GUILTY OF WAR CRIMES IN MALI

Faith Nyasuguta The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday convicted Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, a 47-year-old extremist linked to al-Qaida, for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali during 2012-2013. Al Hassan, a prominent figure in the extremist group Ansar Dine, was found guilty of torturing prisoners. The three-judge […]

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 DR CONGO CHILDREN: FORCED INTO WAR, RAPED, AND KILLED

DR CONGO CHILDREN: FORCED INTO WAR, RAPED, AND KILLED

Faith Nyasuguta A Congolese teenager made an urgent plea to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to safeguard children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing conflict between the military and armed groups in the east is devastating young lives. The 16-year-old, whose identity was protected, addressed the council via an interpreter during […]

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 NIGERIA’S RUSH TO BUILD AIRPORTS: ECONOMIC BOON OR POLITICAL PRESTIGE?

NIGERIA’S RUSH TO BUILD AIRPORTS: ECONOMIC BOON OR POLITICAL PRESTIGE?

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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 KENYAN POLICE ARRIVE IN HAITI FOR U.N MISSION AMID LOCAL CONTROVERSIES

KENYAN POLICE ARRIVE IN HAITI FOR U.N MISSION AMID LOCAL CONTROVERSIES

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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 CONCERNS RISE AS PROTESTERS GO MISSING AMID KENYAN DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST TAX HIKES

CONCERNS RISE AS PROTESTERS GO MISSING AMID KENYAN DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST TAX HIKES

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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 ETHIOPIA BECOMES TOP SPOT FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN EAST AFRICA

ETHIOPIA BECOMES TOP SPOT FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN EAST AFRICA

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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