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Author: Aisha Adedunmola

Mary Moraa Eyes Medal at Paris Olympics
Sports

Mary Moraa Eyes Medal at Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Mary Moraa, known as the “Dancing Queen” of athletics, is setting her sights on Olympic glory as she joins Kenya’s…

President Kagame Pays Tribute to Former US Senator Inhofe
News

President Kagame Pays Tribute to Former US Senator Inhofe

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

President Paul Kagame expressed condolences Tuesday to the family of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, praising him as a staunch…

Former South African Parliament Speaker to Stand Trial for Corruption
Africa

Former South African Parliament Speaker to Stand Trial for Corruption

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

South Africa’s former parliament speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, appeared in court Tuesday to face charges of corruption and money laundering. Her…

Leaders Urge East African Community to Adopt Kiswahili as Official Language
Africa

Leaders Urge East African Community to Adopt Kiswahili as Official Language

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Regional leaders and stakeholders have renewed calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite the adoption…

Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Falls Short in Olympic Games Qualification
Sports

Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Falls Short in Olympic Games Qualification

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman experienced a heartbreaking setback in her bid for a fourth Olympic appearance after narrowly missing out…

Sir Keir Starmer Takes Office, Promises Immediate Action
World

Sir Keir Starmer Takes Office, Promises Immediate Action

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

In his inaugural address as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer wasted no time emphasizing the urgency of the challenges facing…

Labour Sweeps to Power as Rishi Sunak Concedes Election Defeat
World

Labour Sweeps to Power as Rishi Sunak Concedes Election Defeat

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Keir Starmer and his centre-left Labour Party clinched a resounding victory in the UK parliamentary elections, signaling an end to…

President Kagame Calls on Youth to Safeguard Rwanda’s Prosperity
News

President Kagame Calls on Youth to Safeguard Rwanda’s Prosperity

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

President Paul Kagame urged Rwanda’s youth to “protect, defend, and make Rwanda prosperous,” emphasizing that their role is crucial in…

Tunisia Sets October 6 for Presidential Election
Africa

Tunisia Sets October 6 for Presidential Election

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied’s office confirmed Tuesday that the country will hold a presidential election on October 6, 2024, with…

Protests Persist in Kenya Amid Calls for President Ruto’s Resignation
Africa

Protests Persist in Kenya Amid Calls for President Ruto’s Resignation

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Protests continued unabated across Kenya on Tuesday, sparked by a contentious finance bill that threatens to escalate living costs. Despite…

Rwanda Unveils Renovated Amahoro Stadium
News

Rwanda Unveils Renovated Amahoro Stadium

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Rwanda’s Amahoro Stadium, renovated to a 45,000-seat capacity from its previous 25,000, was inaugurated Monday in a ceremony attended by…

Kagame Offers Condolences to Moroccan King on Mother’s Passing
News

Kagame Offers Condolences to Moroccan King on Mother’s Passing

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Rwandan President Paul Kagame extended his condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday following the death of his…

EDITORIAL: Celebrating Rwanda’s Independence Day And A Journey of Resilience and Progress
News

EDITORIAL: Celebrating Rwanda’s Independence Day And A Journey of Resilience and Progress

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Every year on July 1st, Rwanda celebrates its Independence Day, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. This day…

Protests in Kenya Continue Despite Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024
Africa

Protests in Kenya Continue Despite Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Protests persisted across Kenya on Thursday despite President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024, which had sparked…

’A Quiet Place: Day One’ to Premiere in Kigali
Society & Events

’A Quiet Place: Day One’ to Premiere in Kigali

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

The American horror film ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ featuring award-winning Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire and Kenya’s prominent actress Lupita…

Thailand Emerges as Preferred Banking Hub for Myanmar Junta Amid Military Assaults, UN Expert Reports
World

Thailand Emerges as Preferred Banking Hub for Myanmar Junta Amid Military Assaults, UN Expert Reports

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Thai banks have become the primary source for the Myanmar military to purchase weapons and military supplies, including parts for…

Niger Considers Alternative Oil Route Amid Benin Dispute
Africa

Niger Considers Alternative Oil Route Amid Benin Dispute

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Niger is exploring alternative routes for its oil exports following a diplomatic dispute with Benin that has jeopardized a China-backed…

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials Shoigu and Gerasimov
World

International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Officials Shoigu and Gerasimov

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the…

Attempted Coup in Bolivia Fails After President Calls for Mobilization
World

Attempted Coup in Bolivia Fails After President Calls for Mobilization

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Bolivian President Luis Arce faced down a brief attempted coup Wednesday, urging the public to “organize and mobilize” in defense…

Africa’s Number One Jabeur withdraws from 2024 Olympics
Sports

Africa’s Number One Jabeur withdraws from 2024 Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

African tennis star Ons Jabeur has announced that she will miss the eagerly-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics.The 29-year-old is the current…

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