Fred Muvunyi

Journalist. Dad. Striving for the defense of Human Rights.

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

You are such a wonderful person and a great journalist of our time. I wish you all the best as you move on to the next chapter of your life. We will miss you, Amrita.

[Amrita Cheema @AmritaCheemaTV]

My time at @DeutscheWelle @dwnews has drawn to a close. A wonderful journey with great colleagues! This image captures my life as #DelhiBureauChief. My photo with a mosaic of pictures of our times together.
Thank you @shariqueahmad_ + Studio Delhi Team.
@DW_communicates

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@KennedyWandera_ @MediaCouncilK @ImmigrationDept @ForeignOfficeKE Good job, Chairman!

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Hey, Will! Congrats! I'm really happy that we ended up crossing paths as journalists. How about we catch up over a cup of coffee in Berlin?

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

It is uncertain whether the juntas understand what this decision mean for their people. Regrettably, it is the common citizens who will bear the brunt of the consequences. The acquisition of power through force is a distinct matter from the intricate art of governance.

[Kennedy Wandera @KennedyWandera_]

Burkina Faso🇧🇫,Mali🇲🇱and Niger🇳🇪, all junta-led states, have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with immediate effect, after 49 years of existence in the regional bloc.

The three states say ECOWAS has moved away from "the ideals of its founding fathers and spirit of Pan-Africanism" and the bloc has been captured under the "influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles" and has become a "threat to its member states and its populations whose happiness it is supposed to ensure," Colonel Amadou Abdramane, Niger junta spokesman, said in the statement.

Captain Ibrahim Traoré🇧🇫, Colonel Assimi Goita🇲🇱 and Brigadier Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani🇳🇪say ECOWAS which is currently under the leadership of the Nigerian🇳🇬President Bola Tinubu has "adopted an irrational and unacceptable posture by imposing illegal, illegitimate, inhumane and irresponsible sanctions in iolation of its own texts."

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Breaking News: The British Government's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is unlawful, the Supreme Court has ruled. (source: BBC)

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@RachelStewart04 That's part of German efficiency😒

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@MahachieJosey I don’t know why I feel indifferent on this one.

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Has anyone condemned the coup in 🇬🇦?

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

EU rejects Niger coup authorities, cuts aid
https://t.co/xk8l8qhYJv?

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Niger: The Sahel's last bastion of stability at risk
https://t.co/Yb8xHbMqNO?

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@CocoinZim I hope you are doing well.

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

The @WorldBank has joined governments and international agencies to condemn the coup in 🇳🇪:
“The World Bank strongly condemns any attempt to seize power by force, including efforts underway to destabilize the Republic of Niger. We enjoy a long-standing partnership with Niger and are closely following the unfolding situation. The World Bank urges all involved to maintain peace, stability, and security.”

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Terrible news for Nigeriens. The country has just recently had its first smooth transition of power and all democratic gains and efforts to stabilise the country have been eroded.

[Tomi Oladipo @Tomi_Oladipo]

Soldiers in #Niger appear on national TV, declaring they’ve removed President Bazoum, borders closed.

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@MwangiMaina_ @WilliamsRuto @RailaOdinga The key word: *At your convenience*

[Kennedy Wandera @KennedyWandera_]

#AFRICA

Nigeria and Sierra Leone's 2023 election eroded voters’ trust and were marred by "a lack of transparency and statistical inconsistencies", Election Mission Observatory groups say.

Will Zimbabwe's August polls be different?

Tonight—18:15GMT, 9:15pm EAT—@TwitterSpaces

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Why do I find this news funny 😆?

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

Runway lighting stolen from Nigerian airport https://t.co/qGNwVLIIzQ

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@MwangiMaina_ There’s also another factor we cannot ignore: Erdogan is running out of patience with Putin - especially on the Grain Deal. Blocking Sweden‘s membership benefits Russia and divides NATO.

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

Turkey leader Erdogan will back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg https://t.co/dCN08Nu5J7

[Fred Muvunyi @MuvunyiF]

@MwangiMaina_ My guess is, pending further details, the sale of US’ F-16s - America has been holding.