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rwandans head to polls in presidential election

Rwandans Head to Polls in Presidential Election

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,…

john mahama net worth

John Mahama net worth

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…

causes and effects of illegal gold mining ghana

Causes and Effects of Illegal Gold Mining in…

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…

mali junta allows political activities to resume

Mali Junta Allows Political Activities to Resume

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…

uae supports a civilian led transition and calls for immediate cease fire and humanitarian access in sudan

UAE supports a civilian-led transition and calls for…

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…

tourism sites you can visit in nakuru

Tourism sites you can visit in Nakuru

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…

female governors in kenya

Female governors in Kenya

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…

south sudan peace talks stalled by controversial security bill

South Sudan peace talks stalled by controversial security…

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…

president of liberia joseph boakai announces salary cut under public review

President of Liberia Joseph Boakai Announces Salary Cut…

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…

passport application fees in kenya

Passport application fees in Kenya

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…

humanitarian truce in drc concerns over m23 gains and displaced populations

Humanitarian Truce in DRC: Concerns Over M23 Gains…

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…

under new prime minister keir starmer, the uk calls off the rwanda deportation plan

Under new prime minister Keir Starmer, the UK…

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…

is chebukati alive

Is Chebukati Alive

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…