Some forty countries from all over the world had applied for membership or expressed an interest in joining. A sign of the growing influence of emerging countries on the world stage, according to the “club of five”, which produces a quarter of the world’s wealth and brings together 42% of the world’s population. The Brics…
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The continue weakening of the Tanzanian shilling against the dominant bust scarce US dollar has reached record levels, Tanzanians are now forced to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for imports and other foreign products in the country amid a worrying shilling fall to an all-time low against the United States dollar. The Central…
On July 26, the military in Niger detained President Mohamed Bazoum and chose Abdourahamane Tchiani, former leader of the country’s presidential guard, to lead the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, a governing body established by the soldiers after the coup, which has been since exercising legislative and executive authority. Over a week…
After severe storms and heavy rainfall, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia are struggling with the consequences of flooding and landslides. Numerous roads remain closed. What travelers need to know now. On the first weekend in August, southern Austria, Slovenia and parts of Croatia were hit by severe storms and torrential rain. The consequences were flooding, washed out roads and…
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Starting January 2024, a visit to some of the prominent national parks in the country, including Nairobi National Park, will come at a higher cost due to the proposed changes by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). These modifications are currently undergoing a public participation phase. The revised fees will lead to increased prices for both…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday gave the junta that toppled elected president Mohamed Bazoum in a July 26 coup one week to reinstate him or face the potential use of force. Military chiefs from the grouping were meeting in Nigeria’s capital Abuja to discuss ways to respond to the crisis,…
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More than fifty people were injured in the riots at an Eritrean festival in Stockholm. 17 had to be hospitalized. The police report chaotic conditions.
The only Kenyans participating in the second season of the musical TV program Coke Studio are Khaligraph Jones and Nikita Kering. Controversial musician Willy Paul expressed resentment over his selection in a social media conversation with Khaligraph Jones. “What Criteria Does Coke Studio Use To Pick Musicians? Because For The Longest Time I’ve Been Topping…
Mejja has secured a lucrative contract with the rum company Captain Morgan as he prepares to release his debut album before the end of the year. The brand will use the Kenyan Genge star as its main influencer thanks to their partnership. Mejja will participate in Captain Morgan events actively for eight months while fervently…
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In the second half of the Carabao Cup final, Erik ten Hag gave Aaron Wan-Bissaka specific instructions as his team held a two-goal advantage. Even if Diogo Dalot gave it his all, there is only one person who can stop Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle, one of the most dangerous opponents’ wingers. That Wan-Bissaka is now…
