Monday is voting day for Rwandans in a presidential contest expected to prolong the long rule of President Paul Kagame, who has been in charge since 1994. With long lines formed at some polling places, some capital voters, Kigali, arrived as early as five in the morning and waited for polls to open. This will […]
Expecting to last through the end of July, heat waves in Algeria and Morocco should cause great worry in both North Africa’s countries. Authorities in both nations have issued severe weather warnings to their citizens based on forecasts of temperatures approaching a sweltering 47 degrees centigrade (117 Fahrenheit). Heat warnings have been issued by the […]
John Dramani Mahama born 29 November 1958 is a Ghanaian politician who served as President of Ghana from 24 July 2012 to 7 January 2017. He was previously Vice President of Ghana from January 2009 to July 2012, and assumed the office of President on 24 July 2012 following the death of his predecessor John […]
The activities of illegal gold mining contribute enormously to the local economy of the communities in which these activities are carried out. is carried out. However, despite these developments, these activities are accompanied by a number of environmental, economic, developmental, societal and educational challenges that governments, environmentalists and educators have been combating for several decades. […]
Scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, the East African Community (EAC) has sent fourteen Election Observation Teams to keep an eye on Rwanda’s forthcoming General Election. This deployment seeks to guarantee that the election is carried out in line with accepted national, regional, and international regulations as well as in compliance. Former Kenyan Chief Justice […]
On Wednesday, Mali’s military junta said that political clubs and parties are now free to get back to business. This council of ministers’ ruling comes three months following the suspension of such events in an attempt to maintain public peace. The action signals a major change in the political scene while the nation still struggles […]
Strongly appealing for peace, UAE Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Lana Nusseibeh has advocated an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. Nusseibeh also underlined the need for a civilian-led transition, therefore letting the Sudanese people determine their own future. Nusseibeh emphasized the importance of protecting citizens and ensuring that humanitarian aid is delivered to those in need. […]
Wednesday saw the sad deaths of twelve pupils and their driver in South Africa after their minibus collapsed and caught fire on a Gauteng provincial road. Day after schools started following the winter holidays, the disaster occurred in the town of Merafong, west of Johannesburg. Seven more youngsters were also hurt in the terrible incident. […]
Nakuru has many tourist attractions for those planning a visit. Attractions in Nakuru range from the famous to the lesser-known. Visitors to Nakuru, whether foreign or local, will be spoilt for choice. 01. Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru in Kenya is a famous natural lake. It’s huge and home to lots of wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos […]
Executive county councils have put in place measures to deliver on their promises to win the trust of the electorate for the benefit of women aspiring to leadership positions. Chairman Ruto presided over their campaign strategy to promote the election of more women to various political positions, particularly governorships, ahead of the 2027 elections. 01. […]
Opposition groups urge the elimination of a recently approved legislation allowing the detention of people without an arrest warrant, therefore posing a significant obstacle for peace negotiations meant to help to resolve South Sudan‘s continuous conflict. Signing a proposed peace accord comes with this demand as a prerequisite. Kenya has been holding high-level negotiations between […]
Kenya, the economic hub of East Africa, is expected to incur even more debt following the rejection of a finance package that President William Ruto had insisted was essential for generating revenue, due to violent demonstrations. .His most recent forecast is, “It will have huge consequences.” In response to numerous demands that he resign, Ruto […]
Declared a 40% cut in his annual pay, Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s compensation dropped from $13,400 to $8,000 yearly. This action responds to public criticism of government pay and general unhappiness about Liberia’s escalating cost of living. The office of President Boakai said he hopes this choice will establish a standard for “responsible governance” and […]
Government has adjusted passport fees upwards in all categories. The Internal Security Officer Kithur Kendeke said ordinary passports (34 pages) which used to cost Sh4,500 will now cost Sh7,500. A regular passport (50 pages) will now cost Sh9,500 from Sh6,000 and a regular passport (66 pages) will cost Sh12,000 from Sh7,500. In an official newspaper […]
Although the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is under a humanitarian truce right now, the situation is nonetheless terrible because of the notable territory acquired by rebels. During an update to the Security Council on Monday, July 8th, Bintou Keita, the Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), […]
On Sunday, the split regional bloc of West Africa encouraged Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to interact with the three military-led member states in an attempt to bring the region whose stability has been under jeopardy together once they chose to leave the organization in January. At its height in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the […]
First deportation flights headed for Rwanda from the UK will finally not take off. The former British Prime Minister had promised they would leave the UK by early July, but his preparations have been thrown off by his party’s demise in the most recent election. All was set in Rwanda to greet the deported asylum-seekers. […]
A photograph that appears to show the former chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission of Kenya (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, in hospital is doing the rounds on Facebook. In the picture, he can be seen smiling at the camera as a nurse tends to him. Elections in the country are organised by the IEBC. The image […]
Netflix has made a decision that won’t be acquired from 1 November 2023 onwards for the free subscription that Kenyan gets. This change affects those customers who only used Netflix for free because it was a no-cost option among several alternatives for them now to access Netflix movies and TV shows all must sign in […]
Declared a major budget cut of 177 billion shillings to close the budgetary gap resulting from the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill, Kenyan President William Ruto The ruling follows bloody demonstrations spurred by proposed tax increases that claimed 39 people died. As peaceful protests over the tax rises grew violent and police started shooting […]