BURKINA FASO SUSPENDS VOICE OF AMERICA BROADCASTS

BURKINA FASO SUSPENDS VOICE OF AMERICA BROADCASTS

Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended the U.S.-funded news organization Voice of America (VOA) for three months. This decision was announced by the Superior Council for Communication (CSC), citing concerns over the content of VOA’s broadcasts. The suspension is part of a broader effort by the junta to control the narrative around the […]

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 AFRICAN MIGRANT WORKERS TRAPPED IN LEBANON AMID ESCALATING CONFLICT

AFRICAN MIGRANT WORKERS TRAPPED IN LEBANON AMID ESCALATING CONFLICT

Faith Nyasuguta As the conflict between Israel and Lebanon intensifies, the plight of African migrant workers in Lebanon has become increasingly dire. These workers, who came to Lebanon seeking better opportunities, now find themselves trapped in a war zone with limited options for escape or survival. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that there […]

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 ETHIOPIA’S PRESIDENT SAHLE-WORK ZEWDE RESIGNS AMID FALLOUT WITH PM

ETHIOPIA’S PRESIDENT SAHLE-WORK ZEWDE RESIGNS AMID FALLOUT WITH PM

Faith  Nyasuguta  Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, has resigned from her position following a significant fallout with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. This unexpected resignation marks a pivotal moment in Ethiopian politics, raising questions about the country’s political stability and the future of its leadership. Sahle-Work Zewde, who took office in 2018, was widely celebrated […]

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 ONE YEAR OF CONFLICT: ISRAEL AND HAMAS AT WAR

ONE YEAR OF CONFLICT: ISRAEL AND HAMAS AT WAR

Faith Nyasuguta  The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has reached its one-year mark today, October 7, 2024. This date marks the anniversary of the brutal attacks by Hamas on Israeli soil, which triggered a prolonged and devastating conflict. Over the past year, the war has resulted in significant loss of life, widespread destruction, […]

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 RUSSIA CONSIDERING CANCELING VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SEVERAL AFRICAN COUNTRIES

RUSSIA CONSIDERING CANCELING VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SEVERAL AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Faith Nyasuguta Russia is exploring the possibility of canceling visa requirements for several African countries, a move that could significantly enhance diplomatic and economic ties between Moscow and the African continent. According to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy,  Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in […]

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 SOUTH AFRICA’S HOSPITAL TRAIN, PHELOPHEPA PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR 375,000 PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS

SOUTH AFRICA’S HOSPITAL TRAIN, PHELOPHEPA PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR 375,000 PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS

Faith Nyasuguta The Phelophepa train, meaning “good, clean health” in Sesotho, is a beacon of hope for South Africa’s rural communities. This innovative mobile healthcare service has been transforming lives since its inception in 1994.  Operated by the Transnet Foundation, Phelophepa travels across the country, providing essential medical services to those who would otherwise have […]

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