Siaya County, Kenya — Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol has officially declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Siaya County in the 2027 General Election, setting up a high-stakes battle against his current boss, Governor James Orengo. Dr. Oduol made the announcement during a fellowship with religious leaders…
Siaya County, Kenya — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has openly challenged individuals seeking to rival him for the party’s top leadership position, declaring that he is ready to face them in a National Delegates Convention (NDC) and defeat them decisively. Speaking during the burial of his…
Rabat, Morocco — Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has described his team’s progression to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a “historic” achievement, following a convincing 2–0 victory over Cameroon on Friday. However, the Atlas Lions’ coach was quick to caution against complacency, insisting that the…
Caracas, Venezuela — When explosions echoed through the night sky and U.S. warplanes roared above Caracas, Jorge Suarez and his companions rushed for their weapons, bracing for what many of them could scarcely believe was unfolding. For members of Venezuela’s armed “colectivos,” the U.S. raid that removed President Nicolas Maduro…
Boston, United States — France’s national football team will be based in Boston during the upcoming World Cup, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday, confirming the northeastern U.S. city as the team’s operational hub for the group stage of the tournament. The two-time World Cup champions will conduct…
Uasin Gishu, Kenya — President William Ruto on Saturday, January 10, cast his vote in the ongoing United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections at Koilel Primary School in Uasin Gishu County, as the ruling party conducted a nationwide exercise aimed at strengthening its local leadership structures. In a statement shared…
Tens of thousands of civilians are fleeing northern Aleppo as clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led fighters escalate, exacerbating an already severe humanitarian crisis in the city. On Thursday, Syrian authorities issued evacuation warnings for neighborhoods including Sheikh Maqsoud, Achrafieh, and Bani Zaid, maintaining a safe corridor for a…
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday following a shooting by federal immigration officers that left two people wounded during a vehicle stop near a hospital. The incident occurred outside Adventist Health hospital, prompting a swift response from local…
Another Kenyan has launched a high-endurance tree-hugging challenge, drawing inspiration from the recent campaigns of Pastor Jimmy Irungu and environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, whose feats captured national attention. Stephen Gachanja, speaking in a TikTok video on Thursday, January 8, 2026, revealed that he began hugging a tree on Wednesday, January…
A Pennsylvania man has been charged following the discovery of more than 100 human skulls and other skeletal remains, in a case that has shocked authorities and the local community. The remains were found at the home and a storage unit owned by Jonathan Gerlach, 34, along with numerous long…