At Morgenstreich, the opening of Basel Carnival (Basler Fasnacht), the city plunges into darkness. Streetlights go out, and thousands gather in the old town as masked musicians march through the streets, playing fifes and drums. Lanterns of Satire The parade is illuminated by large painted lanterns, glowing from within. Many…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has blocked a church mass that was scheduled to honour opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been jailed since 2024 on treason charges, according to Besigye’s wife, Winnie Byanyima. The Cancellation Byanyima, who is also the executive director of UNAIDS, told AFP that she was informed…
New York City experienced its heaviest snowfall in more than ten years on February 23, 2026, transforming the city into a winter landscape and halting much of its daily activity. Citywide Impact A travel ban kept most cars off the roads, while buses and ambulances moved slowly with snow chains.…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on February 23, 2026, marking her tenth visit since the war began. She was welcomed at the station by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, who presented her with yellow and blue flowers a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Ukraine. Message of…
Airspace over Lagos was briefly suspended on Monday, February 23, 2026, after a fire broke out at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, disrupting operations and prompting emergency evacuations. The Incident Authorities reported that the fire started around 3:00 pm in a server room on the first floor of Terminal 1. The…
As drought continues to devastate Somaliland, local farmers and officials are turning to Israel for help with water management and agricultural resilience. Life on the Ground On Faysal Omar Salah’s family farm, months without rain have left seeded furrows dry and barren. His two children, out of school, survive only…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has directed Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Limited (GT Bank) to pay a penalty of Ksh. 33,180,000 and refund Ksh. 13,211,285 to its customer ASL Limited, following findings of false representation and unconscionable conduct. Background of the Complaint The probe began after ASL lodged a…
Authorities in Uganda have launched a manhunt after a Uganda Prisons Service officer allegedly shot dead three people at Kiboga Prison on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Incident According to a press release issued on February 23, 2026, the suspect, identified as No. 13544 Warder Anguyo Moses, opened fire at…
Spanish giants Barcelona have completed the signing of Ajay Tavares, a highly rated 16-year-old prospect from Norwich City’s academy. Rising Talent Tavares, who joined Norwich at under-12 level, had attracted interest from several European clubs. Norwich will be entitled to compensation, though the financial details of the deal have not…
Tragedy struck along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway on Monday, February 23, 2026, when a road accident involving a tour vehicle and a trailer claimed two lives and left another person seriously injured near Mlima Kiu, Salama Town, Makueni County. Fatalities and Injuries Police confirmed that the crash killed a female tourist…