Egypt’s population hits 104.4 million

By Jerry Omondi Egypt recorded a 1.6 million increase in its population in 2022, reaching 104.4 million in December, up from 102.8 million in January, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a statement on Wednesday, CAPMAS confirmed that the capital, Cairo, was still the most populated governorate, with some…

Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of COVID curbs

Tourists flock to the occupied West Bank city to celebrate Christmas after pandemic restrictions were lifted. With a giant evergreen tree, colourful balloons in the streets and selfies in the Church of the Nativity, Christmas tourism returned to the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem after two years of COVID-related restrictions. Revered in the Christian…

Senior Citizen John Mitala passes on

Deceased: The former Head of Public Service, John Mitala. PHOTO/ COURTESY The former Head of Public Service, John Mitala is dead, a close family member has said.He is said to have died last evening after spending months in hospital.After more than 48 years in public service, Dr Mitala in September last year handed over office…

Meet James Cleverly First Black UK Foreign Minister

James Spencer Cleverly TD VR is a British politician and Army Reserve officer who has served as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs since 2022. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been the member of Parliament for Braintree in Essex since 2015. He previously served as Secretary of State for…

Rwanda Migrant Plan Lawful, UK High Court Rules

The United Kingdom’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful, Britain’s High Court has ruled. Lord Justice Lewis said the policy, introduced under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was “consistent with the refugee convention”. However, he said the home secretary should look at people’s “particular circumstances” before sending them to Rwanda. According to…