The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has denounced the sentencing of 18 Senegalese football fans in Morocco on charges of hooliganism during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, calling the verdict “incomprehensibly harsh.” Background to the Case The fans were sentenced on Thursday, February 19, 2026, to prison terms…
The U.S. government has confirmed that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek trained its latest artificial intelligence model using Nvidia’s most advanced chip, the Blackwell, in what officials say could represent a violation of American export controls. Blackwell Chips in Inner Mongolia A senior Trump administration official said on Monday, February 23,…
The High Court of Kenya has issued an interim conservatory order suspending the reappointment of members of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) Board, pending further directions. Court Ruling Justice Lawrence Mugambi directed that any gazette notice appointing or reappointing members of the current board be retained and suspended until…
As the war in Ukraine stretches into its fifth year, drones have become the defining technology of the conflict, reshaping modern warfare in ways closely watched around the world. Kill Zone Transformation From cheap commercial devices to explosive-packed miniature aircraft, drones now account for up to 80 percent of battlefield…
A wave of grief and tension engulfed Moi Primary and Junior School in Nakuru after the sudden death of a Grade Eight pupil under what parents described as mysterious circumstances. The incident sparked dramatic protests as mourners wheeled the boy’s body from hospital to the school compound, demanding answers. The…
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez pledged on Monday, February 23, 2026, that citizens in exile would be welcomed back following the passage of a landmark amnesty law, as authorities continued releasing prisoners in a bid to foster reconciliation after the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. Amnesty and Return for Exiles In…
Kenya will begin the national rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as part of efforts to cut new infections to zero by 2030. Eligibility and Precautions Health experts have clarified that not everyone at risk of contracting HIV will qualify for the jab.…
On February 24, 2026, Kenyans will mark what would have been the 31st birthday of Rex Masai, the young man gunned down during protests in Nairobi on June 20, 2024. The date now carries added significance as it coincides with a critical court hearing in the family’s pursuit of justice.…
Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military’s modernization efforts during a ceremony in Hawassa. National Celebration in Hawassa The event, held at Hawassa International Stadium, drew senior military leaders including Chief of General Staff…
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, appeared in a South African court on Monday, February 23, 2026, facing attempted murder charges following a shooting incident at his Johannesburg residence. Court Proceedings The 29-year-old, alongside co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze (33), also faces charges of…