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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku addressed residents of Kiambu County during a wedding celebration in Lari on Saturday. His remarks focused on urging support for the current government and dismissing opposition claims. Ruku spoke at the wedding of Lari MP Kahangara, emphasizing the importance of steadfast support for the government amidst what he described […]
The African Diaspora Network (ADN) will host the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS23) in Silicon Valley, California, from March 22 to 24. The event will take place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. ADIS23 marks the eighth annual global convening celebrating the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of Africans, the African Diaspora, and supporters […]
The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in Trump v. CASA, a case concerning President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. Justices appeared skeptical of the order’s constitutionality but may grant a procedural victory to Trump. Simultaneously, the Court issued a unanimous decision rebuking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its approach to police […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on Thursday, outlining measures to combat organized crime and bolster security. The announcement included the deployment of military troops to support police in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Military Deployment to Support Law Enforcement President Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) […]
Nigeria secured a permanent seat on the board of the African Central Bank during the ongoing 39th African Union Summit. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirmed the achievement, calling it a significant milestone for Nigeria and the West African region. This year’s summit focuses on assuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve […]
Vice President Sebastien Pillay represented President Patrick Herminie at the Conference of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) meeting yesterday. Pillay, speaking on behalf of Seychelles as Chair of the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), urged African nations to move beyond pledges and focus on achieving tangible results in addressing […]
After the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial shocks to business owners, entrepreneurship rebounded, with the number of new business applications booming since 2020. According to the Census Bureau, national business applications remained fairly stagnant from 2017 to 2019, but between April 2020 and July 2020, applications more than doubled, from 235,695 to 546,415. Applications remained high through […]
The African Union is hosting its annual summit in Ethiopia this weekend to address the future of the continent, home to approximately 1.4 billion people. However, the organization is facing growing concerns about its legitimacy, particularly among the continent’s youth, amid a backdrop of military coups, disputed elections, and protests exacerbated by foreign aid cuts. […]
Four months have passed since an armed attack on Venezuelan activists Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche in Bogotá. Amnesty International has expressed concern over the lack of progress in the investigation and the absence of guaranteed protection measures. Colombia is the primary host country for Venezuelans displaced by the ongoing human rights crisis in Venezuela. […]
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) sought to terminate Sh3 billion arbitration proceedings against JILK Construction Company Limited. The case was before the High Court. High Court Judge Freda Mugambi has recused herself from the case, citing conflict of interest concerns. The decision was made during a hearing for directions yesterday. Case Details KBL is petitioning to […]