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Kenyan Youth Rise: The Voice of a Generation On June 25, 2025, Nairobi became a vibrant stage for the resilience of its youth. Clutching banners and donning bold bandanas, hundreds took to the streets not just to protest, but to honor the memory of over 60 fellow demonstrators who lost their lives in similar protests the previous year. But before marching, there was a somber task: writing their own eulogies—just in case. Among the many voices rising in fervor, 19-year-old Wilson, a jobless Nairobi resident, proclaimed,…

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with serious allegations involving two women. According to police in London, the midfielder is facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault related to incidents that allegedly occurred between 2021 and 2022. "These accusations are grave, and we must uphold both justice for the victims and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty," remarked a spokesperson. This development comes just four days after Partey concluded his time with the north…

In recent years, the continent of Africa has faced significant challenges in economic growth, primarily due to losses that severely hinder foreign direct investment (FDI) and development assistance. This loss is more than a statistic; it resonates in the lives of millions who are deprived of essential resources necessary for infrastructure, healthcare, and education. The underlying culprits—illicit financial flows—are often driven by practices such as capital flight, tax evasion, and crimes ranging from money laundering to…

Mali's Ongoing Struggles: A Complex Landscape of Insecurity In the early hours of Tuesday, the armed forces of Mali reported a disturbing sequence of coordinated attacks that hit multiple military positions across seven towns in both the central and western parts of the country. As details trickle in, one can’t help but wonder: what are the underlying causes of this resurgence in violence? While the military statement refrained from disclosing specifics about the assaults or naming the responsible entities, it is…

The State of the US Dollar: A Complex Narrative Unfolding On a historic note, the US Dollar Index concluded the first half of this year with a staggering 10.8% decline, marking its worst performance since 1973, the year when the Watergate scandal was unraveling and Richard Nixon was at the helm of the nation. At that time, the dollar plunged by 14.8%. Isn't it intriguing how the economy ebbs and flows with the tides of politics and global events? As we continued into this week, the US Dollar Index settled at…

Emerging Challenges in U.S.-Ghana Relations In a recent press briefing on June 26, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, shed light on a pressing issue that has surfaced between Ghana and the United States. The revelation that around 21% of Ghanaian students in the U.S. have overstayed their visas—a figure that surpasses the acceptable limit of 15%—has raised some serious eyebrows. This alarming statistic was confirmed by U.S. authorities, causing palpable concern within the Ghanaian government and…

On Thursday, President Donald Trump of the United States indicated he would decide on military action against Iran within two weeks. Remarkably, that decision came down in just two days. The U.S. has now directly engaged with Iran, and this raises a critical question for President Trump: how will this conflict reach a conclusion? Will Iran accept this blow and pursue peace by halting its nuclear weapons development and uranium enrichment? Or will it respond aggressively, targeting U.S. interests throughout the Middle East…

In recent weeks, a troubling narrative has emerged from Northeastern State, where the Ministry of Agriculture, alongside international partners, has faced significant allegations surrounding the anti-locust program. Specifically, reports indicate that this crucial initiative—a measure funded by the World Bank aimed at safeguarding crops from the devastating impact of desert locusts—teeters on the brink of failure. So how did it come to this? This program, heralded as essential in the fight against agricultural destruction…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation rich in mineral resources, has made the significant decision to extend its temporary suspension on cobalt exports by an additional three months. This announcement, made on Saturday by the DRC’s strategic minerals regulator, underscores the complexities and challenges faced by a country that is a linchpin in the global cobalt market. But what led to this extension? The answer lies in the ongoing oversupply of cobalt, a crucial ingredient in electric vehicle batteries and…

Al-Shabaab Faces Strategic Defeats in Southern Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a concerted effort to disrupt and dismantle threats posed by al-Shabaab, Somali security forces, bolstered by international allies, launched a decisive strike in the pivotal Adan Yabaal district. This area, nestled within the central territories, is notorious for being a complex bastion where these insurgents have long held sway. Recent reports highlight that during a meticulously coordinated operation, security forces successfully eliminated…