By : Lloyd Mahachi The Constitutional Court in Zambia has made a big decision. They have ruled that former President Edgar Lungu cannot run for president again. This decision is important because Lungu had said he wanted to be president again. Lungu was president from 2015 to 2021. He became president after the death of President Michael Sata. The court said that the time Lungu was president from 2015 to 2016 counts as a full term. This means that Lungu has already had two terms as president. The constitution in Zambia says that a president can only have two terms.…
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By : Lloyd Mahachi Mozambique’s political instability has caused significant disruptions to Eswatini’s sugar industry. The unrest has led to traffic congestion and delays at the borders, affecting trade and exports. Eswatini’s sugar industry relies heavily on the port of Maputo in Mozambique to export raw sugar to the European Union and the United States. However, the terminal at the port, jointly owned by Eswatini, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, has been impacted by the unrest. Nontobeko Mabuza of the Eswatini Sugar Association warned that the unrest in Mozambique poses a significant threat to Eswatini’s exports. “The option is for…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The UK government has imposed sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman, for his alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade. This move aims to disrupt and deter Pattni’s business dealings. Pattni’s assets, along with those of four others including his wife and brother-in-law, will be frozen. This decision is part of a broader effort to tackle global corruption and illicit trade practices. Pattni has a history of corruption, most notably his involvement in the Goldenberg scandal of the 1990s. This scandal almost bankrupted Kenya and involved a major gold and currency fraud. The Goldenberg scandal…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The Copernicus Climate Change Service has made a startling announcement that 2024 is “effectively certain” to be the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record held by 2023. This year’s average global temperatures have been unusually high, with an unprecedented spell of heat between January and November. The agency’s findings are based on billions of measurements from satellites, ships, aircraft, and weather stations around the world. The implications of this record-breaking heat are far-reaching and alarming. According to the European Union agency, 2024 will not only be the hottest year but also the first to…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The war in Ukraine has taken a devastating toll on the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. This number is a significant increase from the last update Zelensky provided in February when he reported 31,000 deaths. The war has also left many soldiers injured. Zelensky reported that 370,000 injuries have been reported, although this figure includes soldiers who have been hurt more than once, and some of the injuries are minor. The Ukrainian president also claimed that 198,000 Russian soldiers had been killed and…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The city of Dakar in Senegal is buzzing with excitement as the Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts takes place. This month-long event brings together hundreds of artists, curators, and art lovers from around the world. The event features pop-up exhibitions in hundreds of venues, including stylish hotels and local art galleries. For the first time, local artisans from the Soumbedioune crafts market are participating in the event. They were approached by two designers, Kemi Bassène and Khadim Ndiaye, who proposed a joint exhibition. The artisans were asked to interpret the theme of “hippo,” which was…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore, has appointed a new prime minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo. This decision comes just a day after Traore dissolved the government without providing any reason. The new premier was appointed through a presidential decree read on state television on Saturday. Ouedraogo’s background includes being the communications minister and spokesperson for the previous government. He is also a journalist by trade and a close ally of Traore. Ouedraogo’s appointment is seen as a significant development in Burkina Faso’s political landscape. He was formerly the editor-in-chief and then director of the country’s…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Ghana’s Vice President and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to opposition leader and former President John Dramani Mahama in a landmark presidential election. The announcement came ahead of the official declaration of results, underscoring a commitment to Ghana’s democratic principles. The election was fiercely contested, with both candidates commanding strong support bases. Bawumia represented the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), while Mahama ran on behalf of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Despite the tight race, Bawumia acknowledged the people’s desire for change and congratulated Mahama as president-elect. This peaceful concession highlights the…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Niger’s military leaders have seized control of a uranium mine previously operated by the French company Orano, escalating tensions between Niger and France. This development has significant implications, given Niger’s key role in global uranium supply. Niger is one of the world’s largest uranium producers, supplying about a quarter of the uranium used in European nuclear power plants. France, which relies on nuclear energy for nearly 65% of its electricity, is particularly dependent on Niger’s uranium. The rift between Niger and France began after a military coup in Niger. The new leadership has expressed strong anti-French…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Syria’s government has fallen after opposition fighters entered Damascus, marking a significant turning point in the country’s long-standing conflict. President Bashar Assad has reportedly fled the country, following the opposition forces’ capture of the strategic city of Homs. Homs, Syria’s third-largest city, holds considerable importance. Government forces withdrew, allowing opposition fighters to seize control, marking a major victory for the opposition. This development is a culmination of years of armed resistance against Assad’s regime. The opposition forces are primarily led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), one of the most powerful groups in Syria. For years, HTS…