A Nairobi court has acquitted David Mokaya, a university student who had been charged with publishing false information and sharing an image of a funeral procession allegedly referencing President William Ruto. Court Ruling Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthi ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a case against Mokaya. The court found…
More than 1,000 traders at Githurai Market are reeling from heavy losses after their stalls were demolished early Thursday morning to pave way for the construction of a new bus park. Demolition Operation The clearance was carried out by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), just a day after traders…
A section of traders in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to strengthen security measures ahead of the planned United Opposition demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026. Traders’ Concerns Business owners and operators expressed fears that the protest could lead to…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved approximately $91 million in funding for Niger, with a focus on supporting climate resilience and sustainable development. Economic Outlook Following its latest program review, the IMF projected Niger’s economic growth to remain strong, reaching 6.7% in 2026. The funding aims to stabilize the…
Police forces across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over $4.3 million in a sweeping international crackdown on online scams. Operation Red Card 2.0 The operation, coordinated by INTERPOL, ran from December 2025 to January 2026 and targeted criminal networks behind: Investigators linked these…
Opposition politicians and businesses in Gabon have voiced strong criticism following the government’s decision to suspend access to several social media platforms. HAC Announcement On Tuesday, the High Authority for Communication (HAC) announced restrictions on services including Instagram and YouTube, citing concerns that online posts were fueling conflict and division.…
Irish rock icons U2 have unveiled their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, releasing a politically charged EP titled “Days of Ash.” The project takes aim at global human rights abuses, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. immigration enforcement. A Response to Current Events Described by the…
A United Nations fact-finding mission has concluded that atrocities committed during the siege and eventual capture of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s Darfur region, may amount to genocide. Findings of the Inquiry The investigation focused on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which seized El-Fasher in late October after an…
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang’i has declared that he will not accept any decision by the opposition coalition on its presidential flag bearer unless the process is free, transparent, and inclusive. Coalition Dynamics Matiang’i’s bid for State House received a significant boost after the Party of National Unity…
Russia’s minister for digital development, Maksud Shadayev, has claimed that foreign intelligence services are able to access messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app, raising concerns about the platform’s security. Concerns Over Telegram Use Telegram is one of the most widely used messaging services in Russia, including…