BURKINA FASO SOLDIERS ACCUSED OF MASSACRING 223 CIVILIANS IN SINGLE DAY, REPORTS RIGHTS GROUP

BURKINA FASO SOLDIERS ACCUSED OF MASSACRING 223 CIVILIANS IN SINGLE DAY, REPORTS RIGHTS GROUP

Faith Nyasuguta In a sobering revelation that has sent shockwaves through the international community, Burkina Faso’s military stands accused of perpetrating a horrific massacre, resulting in the deaths of 223 civilians, including 56 children, on a single day in late February.  This grim incident, described as one of the most egregious abuses by the country’s […]

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 HAITI TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT ASSUMES POWER FORMALIZING P.M HENRY ARIEL’S RESIGNATION 

HAITI TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT ASSUMES POWER FORMALIZING P.M HENRY ARIEL’S RESIGNATION 

Faith Nyasuguta Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s official resignation marks a significant development in the country’s tumultuous political landscape, paving the way for a transitional council to navigate its path forward amidst ongoing challenges. In his announcement posted on social media platforms, Henry acknowledged the trials faced during his tenure, emphasizing the need for leadership […]

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 TOP ENVIRONMENTALIST URGES AFRICA TO PROCESS RAW MATERIALS LOCALLY  

TOP ENVIRONMENTALIST URGES AFRICA TO PROCESS RAW MATERIALS LOCALLY  

Faith Nyasuguta Wanjira Mathai (pictured), a prominent environmentalist from the World Resources Institute, has called on Africa to take greater control of its industries and resources to uplift its people and steer towards a low-carbon future.  She stressed the importance of processing raw materials locally to maximize economic benefits and mitigate environmental consequences. “How do […]

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 ETHIOPIA 737 MAX CRASH VICTIMS’ FAMILIES SEEK REVIVAL OF CRIMINAL CHARGE AGAINST BOEING

ETHIOPIA 737 MAX CRASH VICTIMS’ FAMILIES SEEK REVIVAL OF CRIMINAL CHARGE AGAINST BOEING

Faith Nyasuguta Government officials in Washington convened with approximately twelve family members of individuals who perished in the Ethiopian Boeing 737 Max crash of 2019.  Seeking to rekindle a criminal charge against Boeing, the families expressed their desire for justice. Despite Boeing’s 2021 settlement, which shielded the company from prosecution for defrauding regulators who approved […]

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 MUSLIM GIRL BEATEN IN UGANDA FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTENDING CHURCH PRAYERS

MUSLIM GIRL BEATEN IN UGANDA FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTENDING CHURCH PRAYERS

Faith Nyasuguta Authorities in eastern Uganda have taken decisive action following allegations of assault against an 18-year-old girl who purportedly attended a church service.  According to police reports, the girl was subjected to a harrowing ordeal, enduring 100 lashes with a cane administered by her uncle, while five other uncles restrained her during the incident. […]

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 NEGOTIATIONS COMMENCE BETWEEN NIGER AND US FOR WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS

NEGOTIATIONS COMMENCE BETWEEN NIGER AND US FOR WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS

Faith Nyasuguta Negotiations have kicked off between authorities in Niger and the United States concerning the withdrawal of American troops stationed at two airbases within the Sahelian nation.  Last month, the Nigerien government announced its decision to terminate a military cooperation agreement with Washington, prompting both parties to confirm talks on Tuesday. Major General Pat […]

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 MOROCCO SETS SIGHTS ON TRANSFORMING INTO AVIATION HUB

MOROCCO SETS SIGHTS ON TRANSFORMING INTO AVIATION HUB

Faith Nyasuguta In Morocco, a concerted effort is underway to bolster the nation’s $2 billion aerospace industry, a crucial component of a broader strategy to modernize the predominantly agricultural economy. This initiative involves providing subsidies to manufacturers of aircraft, trains, and automobiles, aiming to capitalize on the growing global demand for aerospace products. Royal Air […]

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 COUNCIL OF EUROPE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHDOG CONDEMNS UK’S RWANDA BILL

COUNCIL OF EUROPE HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHDOG CONDEMNS UK’S RWANDA BILL

Faith Nyasuguta The Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog has issued a scathing condemnation of Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda scheme, expressing profound concerns about its potential ramifications on asylum seekers’ rights and the independence of the judiciary. Michael O’Flaherty, the body’s human rights commissioner, emphasized the gravity of the situation, asserting that the bill, slated for […]

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 AFRICA’S POPULATION TO TRIPLE BY CENTURY’S END DESPITE GLOBAL CONTRACTION

AFRICA’S POPULATION TO TRIPLE BY CENTURY’S END DESPITE GLOBAL CONTRACTION

Faith Nyasuguta The global population landscape is set to undergo a dramatic shift by the end of the century, with every region except Africa facing a decline. This anticipated contraction stems from decreasing fertility rates, where death rates may surpass birth rates in numerous countries.  The most significant declines are expected in countries like Thailand, […]

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