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Pomona College will hold its 133rd Commencement ceremony on May 17, honoring over 400 graduates. The event will feature addresses from three distinguished speakers who will also receive honorary doctorates. The ceremony will take place on Marston Quad and will also recognize graduating seniors with the Rena Gurley Archibald High Prize and announce the winners […]
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET in the U.S. Capitol. The address is expected to highlight the administration’s economic achievements. The speech occurs during a period of political challenge for Trump, with recent polls indicating declining public approval regarding the economy ahead of […]
African governments are implementing new strategies to address declining consumer purchasing power and bolster economic confidence. Public discontent persists across the continent despite signs of macroeconomic stabilization. Kenya’s Economic Measures Kenya is shifting away from subsidies and price controls, focusing instead on interventions to increase disposable income and wealth-creation opportunities. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi […]
Makerere University hosted the First African Symposium on Natural Capital Accounting and Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomic Modelling on February 12-13. The symposium, themed “Climate-Sensitive Macroeconomics: Rethinking Growth in Africa’s Natural Resource Base,” brought together policymakers, researchers, and development partners. Vice Chancellor’s Address Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe emphasized the need for African policymakers, researchers, and […]
In February 2026, Human Rights Watch released a report assessing initial steps taken by the Syrian government to advance justice and accountability for crimes committed under the former regime. The organization emphasized the need for comprehensive accountability covering abuses by all parties involved in the conflict. New State Bodies Established Syrian authorities have established new […]
Northern Kenya has faced renewed discussion regarding its development challenges, with some commentary attributing these issues primarily to leadership failure. However, this perspective overlooks a complex history of marginalization and systemic issues. Historical Context of Marginalization The marginalization of Northern Kenya was not accidental but a consequence of deliberate policy decisions. Sessional Paper No. 10 […]
Political Conversations Extend Beyond Traditional Arenas Modern political discussions are no longer confined to parliament halls or campaign rallies. Instead, they permeate social media, entertainment platforms, classrooms, and global forums, impacting the narratives that define society. Influential keynote speakers are playing a significant role in these conversations. Scott Steinberg: Geopolitical Futurist and Business Strategist Scott […]
Eliud Kipchoge has urged Athletics Kenya to take decisive action against doping, stating that the issue is a shared responsibility. The call comes as Kenya continues to grapple with a rise in doping cases that threaten the integrity of the sport. Recent Doping Suspension Marathon runner Albert Korir was recently suspended after testing positive for […]
The UN Preparatory Committee for the draft Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity will convene from January 19-30, 2026. Global Rights Compliance has joined the Initiative for Disability Inclusion in the Convention on Crimes against Humanity, advocating for the inclusion of disability perspectives in the forthcoming Convention. Persons with disabilities have […]
A video of former US president Barack Obama discussing democracy has been circulating online since November 2025. The video has been falsely presented as a commentary on Tanzania’s 2025 elections. Tanzania’s 2025 Elections and Protests Tanzania held its general election on October 29, 2025. President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party […]
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