The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned 16 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Bungoma and six staff members as part of investigations into alleged fraud and misuse of public funds tied to a controversial benchmarking trip and a Christmas tree lighting event. Details of the Summons According…
The High Court of Kenya has issued conservatory orders restraining the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other parties from transferring or sharing the personal data of a Moi University student recently acquitted in a controversial cybercrime case. Court Orders Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the orders pending the inter partes…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, beginning a two-day official visit to Ethiopia. He was welcomed by the country’s Foreign Minister and is scheduled to meet President Salassie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed later in the day. Diplomatic Push in the Horn of Africa The visit…
Crowds gathered in Castle Square, Warsaw, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, underscoring Poland’s enduring solidarity with its neighbor. Demonstrations in the Heart of Warsaw Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs reading “Fight 4 Freedom” and “Putin always lies. Support Ukraine.” The rally framed the…
At least 25 people have died and 43 remain missing after torrential rains triggered landslides and flooding in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Rescue teams, including firefighters, sniffer dogs, and volunteers, are searching through mud and debris as the disaster continues to unfold. Record Rainfall The city recorded 584 millimetres of…
Egypt has called on the international community to intensify support for Lebanon’s armed forces as the country advances with its plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah and bring all weapons under state control. Cairo Meeting Ahead of Paris Conference Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, Egypt’s…
A routine football match in Istanbul turned into an extraordinary moment of compassion when team captain Gani Catan rushed to the aid of a seagull that collapsed on the pitch. The Incident During the game between Istanbul Yurdum Spor and Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar, a bird flying low suddenly fell motionless onto…
The number of people in Somalia experiencing crisis-level food insecurity has nearly doubled in the past year, reaching 6.5 million, according to UN-backed experts. The warning comes amid worsening drought, rising food prices, insecurity, and declining humanitarian assistance. IPC Report Findings The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) reported…
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington, breaking his own record for the longest presidential speech to Congress at 108 minutes. His previous record was a 100-minute address last year. Key Themes in the Address Trump promised that “our future will be bigger, better,…
For 163 years, the streetcars of Alexandria have rumbled along the Mediterranean coast, weaving through the city’s neighborhoods and memories. Soon, they will be replaced by a partially elevated light rail line, a modern project designed to move passengers faster and carry more of them. A Heritage on Rails For…