Madagascar plunged deeper into political turmoil on Sunday after a mutinied army unit declared it was assuming control of all military forces, challenging President Andry Rajoelina’s authority and escalating weeks of anti-government protests. The CAPSAT contingent, made up of administrative and technical army officers, announced in a video statement that…
France will be without captain Kylian Mbappe and defender Ibrahima Konate for Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Iceland in Reykjavik a match that could secure Les Bleus a place at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mbappe, who scored the opener in Friday’s 3–0 victory…
Cameroon will hold its presidential election on Sunday, with long-time leader Paul Biya, aged 92, widely expected to secure another term despite growing calls for change and deepening social unrest. Biya, who has ruled since 1982, remains the world’s oldest sitting head of state and the dominant figure in Cameroon’s…
Chinese authorities have detained Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of Beijing’s influential Zion Church, in what human rights observers describe as one of the most extensive crackdowns on underground Christian congregations in decades. Jin was arrested Friday evening at his home in Beihai, Guangxi province, alongside dozens of other Zion…
The government has firmly denied allegations that the ongoing development initiatives in Mbeere North are politically driven to influence the upcoming by-election in favour of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate. Speaking during the launch of a rural electrification project at Ndutori Village, Mumenji Ward, on Saturday, October 11, 2025,…
President William Ruto has announced a major milestone in Kenya’s healthcare sector, revealing that the number of citizens covered by health insurance has grown from 7 million to over 26 million. Speaking on Sunday, October 12, 2025, during celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), the…
The father of the late Gengetone artiste Paul Koigi Mungai, popularly known as Shalkido, has opened up about how social media shaped his experience during his son’s most difficult moments. Speaking from the family’s home in Juja on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Stephen Mungai revealed that he was compelled to…
Kenyan actor and media personality Daddie Marto has ignited an important discussion about men’s emotional well-being, emphasizing how few people genuinely check in on men unless they need something. In an Instagram post shared on Saturday, October 12, 2025, Marto posted an image with the words: “Nobody checks on a…
A weekend meant for celebration across Mississippi turned tragic Friday night when three separate shootings erupted after high school homecoming events, leaving at least eight people dead and dozens injured, according to state and local authorities. The deadliest incident occurred in Leland, a small city in the Mississippi Delta, where…
A New Orleans family’s attempt to tidy up their overgrown backyard turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery — a marble tablet inscribed in Latin and bearing the phrase “spirits of the dead.” Tulane University anthropologist Daniella Santoro stumbled upon the relic and, suspecting its significance, contacted classical archaeologist Susann Lusnia.…