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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 WORLD BANK SUSPENDS TANZANIA TOURISM FUNDING AMID ALLEGATIONS OF KILLINGS AND EVICTIONS

WORLD BANK SUSPENDS TANZANIA TOURISM FUNDING AMID ALLEGATIONS OF KILLINGS AND EVICTIONS

Faith Nyasuguta The World Bank has taken the unprecedented step of halting financial support earmarked for tourism development in southern Tanzania amidst allegations of severe human rights abuses, including killings, rape, and forced evictions. In response to mounting concerns over reported atrocities linked to the Resilient Natural Resources Management for Tourism and Growth (Regrow) project, […]

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 U.K. PRIME MINISTER DECLARES DEPORTATION FLIGHTS TO RWANDA IMMINENT, VOWS TO END DEADLOCK BEFORE ELECTION

U.K. PRIME MINISTER DECLARES DEPORTATION FLIGHTS TO RWANDA IMMINENT, VOWS TO END DEADLOCK BEFORE ELECTION

Faith Nyasuguta U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak affirmed on Monday that deportation flights to Rwanda could commence within 10-12 weeks, aiming to resolve the Parliamentary deadlock over a crucial policy promise ahead of an anticipated election later this year. Speaking at a press briefing, Sunak addressed the public directly after his recent commitment that Parliament […]

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 MAN THAT RECEIVED PIG KIDNEY DOING WELL WEEKS AFTER LEAVING HOSPITAL 

MAN THAT RECEIVED PIG KIDNEY DOING WELL WEEKS AFTER LEAVING HOSPITAL 

Faith Nyasuguta Richard Slayman, a 62-year-old man, is recuperating at home after undergoing a groundbreaking kidney transplant procedure involving a genetically edited pig kidney. The surgery, conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on March 16, marked a significant milestone in medical history, making Slayman the first living person to receive such a transplant. According […]

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