SENEGAL TO SHUT DOWN FOREIGN MILITARY BASES

SENEGAL TO SHUT DOWN FOREIGN MILITARY BASES

Faith  Nyasuguta  Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, recently announced the closure of all foreign military bases, a move primarily aimed at French forces stationed in the country. Sonko’s statement follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent declaration that French troops would soon vacate Senegalese soil. While Sonko provided no timeline during his address to the National […]

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 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AMID SURGING GANG VIOLENCE

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AMID SURGING GANG VIOLENCE

Faith Nyasuguta  The government has declared a nationwide state of emergency (SoE) to address an alarming rise in gang-related violence. Prime Minister Keith Rowley announced the emergency measure, granting law enforcement enhanced powers to conduct searches and arrests without warrants for 48 hours. This follows a particularly violent weekend, including a shooting in Laventille that […]

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 GHANA TO OFFER VISA-FREE ENTRY TO ALL AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS STARTING 2025

GHANA TO OFFER VISA-FREE ENTRY TO ALL AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS STARTING 2025

Faith Nyasuguta Starting January 2025, Ghana will join the ranks of Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin by offering visa-free entry to all African passport holders. This progressive move signifies a substantial step toward African integration and the promotion of free movement across the continent. Historically, Ghana has been relatively welcoming to its African neighbors, […]

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 INTRO: NIGERIAN ECONOMIC HEADWINDS 1 🇳🇬

INTRO: NIGERIAN ECONOMIC HEADWINDS 1 🇳🇬

Maina wa Njuguna We take a l👀k at economic policies that are being enacted to the ailing Nigerian economy. With the guidance of a brilliant accountant and a public policy analyst Mr. Ogbebor, we dive to understand – FLOATING/ FIXED CURRENCY, INFLATION, PRODUCTIVITY, TAXATION & more. Chime in and give us your feedback. Its loaded […]

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 CHAD DEMANDS FRENCH TROOP EXIT BY YEAR-END

CHAD DEMANDS FRENCH TROOP EXIT BY YEAR-END

Faith Nyasuguta France’s military presence in Chad has been thrust into the spotlight following a directive from the Chadian government demanding the complete withdrawal of French troops by December 31. This sudden order disrupts France’s earlier plans for a gradual withdrawal, which were scheduled to be completed by March. Chad, considered France’s last stronghold in […]

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 SUDAN DEMANDS OFFICIAL APOLOGY FROM UGANDA OVER DISPARAGING REMARKS BY MUSEVENI’S SON

SUDAN DEMANDS OFFICIAL APOLOGY FROM UGANDA OVER DISPARAGING REMARKS BY MUSEVENI’S SON

Faith Nyasuguta In a recent diplomatic row, Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda following remarks made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda and son of President Yoweri Museveni. The comments, which were perceived as disparaging, have sparked significant controversy and condemnation from the Sudanese government. The Sudanese Ministry […]

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 EX-MINISTER SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS FOR CORRUPTION IN GUINEA

EX-MINISTER SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS FOR CORRUPTION IN GUINEA

Faith  Nyasuguta  A court in Guinea has sentenced former Defense Minister Mohamed Diane to five years in prison on charges of corruption, illicit enrichment, embezzlement, and money laundering. Diane, who served under former President Alpha Conde between 2015 and 2021, must also pay a $58.5 million fine. Additionally, his properties in Conakry and Kankan, along […]

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