There was a moment of relief in Libya this week as authorities successfully rescued over 100 migrants, including five women, from captivity in the northeastern town of Ajdabiya. The migrants had been kidnapped and held for ransom by a gang of traffickers operating in the region. According to Libya’s attorney…
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who served as both a military ruler and a democratically elected leader, has passed away at the age of 82 in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. His death was confirmed on Sunday by his press secretary. Buhari’s political journey was as complex…
As global football schedules grow increasingly congested, FIFA has signaled support for key reforms aimed at safeguarding player welfare—though challenges remain in turning consensus into binding policy. During meetings held in New York ahead of the Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea, FIFA officials and representatives from several…
Russia has officially announced that it will not renew the 2022 memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the United Nations regarding the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers. The agreement, set to expire on July 22, 2025, was aimed at facilitating Russia’s access to global markets for grain and…
Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for citizens of all African nations—excluding Libya and Somalia—and most Caribbean countries, in a landmark policy shift aimed at enhancing continental integration and boosting the country’s tourism and travel sectors. The new regulations mean that eligible travelers no longer need an Electronic Travel Authorization…
Sunday marked one year since the dramatic and near-fatal assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania—a moment that shocked the world and reshaped the trajectory of the 2024 U.S. presidential race. On that fateful day, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire from a rooftop…
In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s political and law enforcement circles, President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following serious accusations of political interference and criminal collusion. The allegations were brought forward by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, a senior police official, who claims that…
The Kenyan Judiciary has urged litigants and legal practitioners to file urgent and time-sensitive matters via email as the e-Filing system continues to experience disruptions following external interference that began on July 10. In an official statement released on Monday, Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya acknowledged the outages…
A peaceful protest by officials and teachers under the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) turned chaotic on Monday when the group was violently attacked at Kindu Secondary School in Kisumu East Sub-county. The teachers were demonstrating against Kisumu East MP Shakeel Shabir’s recent verbal attack on a…
Authorities in Mombasa have arrested two individuals in a harrowing case of child exploitation that has sparked renewed concerns over the use of digital platforms to prey on minors. Detectives from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) apprehended 41-year-old Regina Munyoki and 52-year-old Isaiah Owala in the Changamwe…