Gaza City – After months of isolation, cautious optimism is rising in Gaza ahead of the expected reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday, February 2, 2026, a key provision of the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire. A Gateway to the World On the streets of Khan Younis, residents…
Venice, Italy – Dozens of brightly decorated boats, crewed by rowers in elaborate costumes, glided through the lagoon on Sunday as crowds gathered along bridges and banks to witness the dazzling opening of the Venice Carnival 2026. The colorful procession culminated near the Rialto Bridge, where clouds of confetti showered…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to Cairo on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for high-level talks focused on restoring stability in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Opposition to Displacement of Palestinians In a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the…
Niamey, Niger – The so-called Islamic State (IS) has released new video footage said to show its recent attack on an air force base at Niamey International Airport, underscoring the growing threat of extremist violence in the Sahel region. The video, aired by the group’s propaganda outlet Amaq News Agency,…
Khartoum, Sudan – For only the second time since Sudan’s civil war erupted nearly three years ago, a commercial flight has successfully landed at Khartoum International Airport, marking a symbolic step toward normalcy in the war-torn capital. The domestic flight, operated by the national flag carrier SUDANAIR, departed from Port…
Kisumu, Kenya – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has clarified that the party is not seeking to displace Deputy President Kithure Kindiki amid ongoing dialogue within the broad-based leadership pact. Speaking during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme in Kisumu…
Nairobi, Kenya – Deputy National Assembly Speaker and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei has strongly censured Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo for remarks linking President William Ruto to the 2007 Kiambaa church attack. Speaking during a panel discussion on TV, Ngogoyo had faulted the President for the recent…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has weighed in on the sharp rise in the net worth of former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, who recently disclosed that he has crossed into the billionaire’s club. In a brief statement posted on his Facebook account on Tuesday, February 2, 2026, Khalwale…
Nairobi, Kenya – The National Police Service (NPS) has announced the recovery of 14 illegal firearms and 51 rounds of ammunition in Baringo and Turkana counties, marking a significant step in ongoing security operations targeting illicit arms in northern Kenya. Intelligence-Led Operations In a statement posted on X on Monday,…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court in Nairobi has deferred plea taking for two police officers, Patrick Mutunga Titus and Godwin Mwashuke Mjomba, who are facing murder charges linked to the fatal shooting of Shukri Adan Ibrahim Issaka in the Mukuru area of Nairobi County. Court Orders The two officers…