Mandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim has cautioned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) faces an increasing threat of internal division and regional fragmentation following the death of its longtime leader, Raila Odinga. Speaking during an interview on a local television station on Thursday, Maalim said the vacuum left by Raila’s…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has described his visit to Bondo as a personal and symbolic tribute to the late Raila Amollo Odinga, whom he hailed as “the father of maandamano” and a central figure in Kenya’s fight for democracy. Addressing the media in Kisumu ahead of his visit, Kalonzo…
A major controversy has erupted at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant after several contestants walked out of a pre-event ceremony in Bangkok, following what many have described as a public humiliation of Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, by a senior Thai official. During the event, Miss Universe Thailand Director Nawat Itsaragrisil…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of calamity across the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi one of the strongest storms of the year devastated the central region, killing at least 114 people and leaving dozens missing. The powerful typhoon unleashed widespread flooding and destruction, submerging entire towns on Cebu…
Tanzanian music superstar Ali Kiba has issued a public apology to his fans and fellow citizens for supporting President Samia Suluhu Hassan during the country’s contentious general elections. In an emotional post shared via Instagram Stories on Wednesday night, November 6, 2025, the award-winning Bongo Flava icon wrote, “Poleni ndugu…
The Kenyan High Commission in Dar es Salaam has moved to reassure Kenyans living in Tanzania of their safety following violent unrest that erupted after the country’s disputed October 29 elections. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Mission emphasized that the welfare and security of Kenyans in Tanzania remain a…
The African Union (AU) observer mission has declared that Tanzania’s 2025 general election failed to meet international democratic standards, citing widespread irregularities and restrictions during the vote that has since sparked deadly protests across the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was announced the landslide winner of the October 29 election,…
China has appointed former international midfielder Shao Jiayi as the new head coach of the men’s national football team, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced on Wednesday, marking a new chapter following yet another disappointing World Cup campaign. In a statement, the CFA said Shao, 45, was chosen after evaluating…
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has been acquitted of multiple corruption charges in a case involving Ksh 213 million, following a ruling by the court on Wednesday. In its decision, the court declared: “Count 1–17 all are acquitted under Section 210; Count 18–35, the accused person is placed on their…
The South African government has confirmed receiving urgent requests for assistance from 17 citizens who joined mercenary forces fighting in Ukraine’s Donbas region, appealing to be brought back home. In a statement released on Thursday, the Presidency said the men aged between 20 and 39 are currently trapped in the…
