Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda longer than most of its citizens have been alive, and at 81, he is once again seeking to extend one of the world’s longest uninterrupted presidencies. As the country heads into another election, Museveni remains firmly in command, projecting vitality and continuity while dismissing calls…
As nationwide protests in Iran entered their third week, Tehran issued stark warnings that it would retaliate if the United States launched any attack. The unrest, which began in late December over rising prices, has escalated into anti-government demonstrations targeting the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979…
China and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors following an official visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, reaffirming strong bilateral relations and a shared commitment to development. The two nations praised the achievements under the China–Africa cooperation framework, which has significantly supported Lesotho’s modernization efforts in…
Iran has come under renewed scrutiny after a video, verified by AFP, surfaced showing dozens of bodies outside a morgue south of Tehran. The footage, filmed at the Kahrizak forensic centre, depicts bodies wrapped in black bags lying on the ground, while people, believed to be relatives, search through them.…
Sudan has reached the symbolic milestone of 1,000 days of civil war, and on Sunday, the country’s Prime Minister Kamel Idris announced the official return of the government to Khartoum. “We are back today,” Idris declared, describing the occasion as the return of a “government of hope” to Sudan’s capital.…
A newly married couple and six other people were killed early Sunday in Islamabad when a gas cylinder exploded in a house where they were sleeping following a wedding celebration, police confirmed. More than a dozen others were injured in the blast. The explosion occurred at approximately 07:00 local time…
Kenyan multi-award-winning barber Joseph Cutz has marked a major career milestone after giving American streaming sensation iShowSpeed his first haircut during the streamer’s ongoing Africa tour. In an Instagram post on Monday, January 12, 2026, Joseph Cutz expressed his excitement and gratitude, encouraging his followers to believe in their dreams…
Content creator Miss Trudy has shared an emotional and deeply personal account of her struggles with miscarriages, explaining why she chose to keep the details private from her family. In a video released on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Kenyan YouTuber revealed that she and her husband, Ghanaian travel vlogger…
The Trump administration has defended its recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a law enforcement operation aimed at dismantling a “narco‑state,” while simultaneously seeking to sever Venezuela’s alliances with China, Russia, and Iran. By doing so, the US aims to regain control of the world’s largest known oil…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has formally demanded an apology from Senator Tabitha Karanja over what her legal team describes as defamatory statements made during a church service on December 21, 2025. In a letter sent by prominent lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi, Governor Kihika accused Karanja of making “false, malicious and gravely…