Domingos Simões Pereira, the prominent opposition leader of Guinea-Bissau, appeared before a military tribunal on Friday to address allegations linking him to multiple coup attempts. His supporters and legal team have strongly rejected the claims, describing them as politically motivated. Background on Pereira and the PAIGC Pereira heads the African…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from February 15 to March 14. Super petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices have been lowered by Ksh.4.20, Ksh.3.90, and Ksh.1.00 per litre, respectively. New Prices Across Major Cities The revised prices will remain in effect…
A family in Nairobi is mourning the loss of Beatrice Njeri, who they say succumbed to depression brought on by prolonged financial strain linked to unpaid dues from the Nairobi County Government. Financial Struggles Behind the Tragedy Njeri passed away on Friday morning at Aga Khan Hospital after battling depression,…
A man of Russian origin, identified only as Yaytseslav, has become the subject of widespread condemnation after revelations that he secretly recorded encounters with women across Africa and shared the footage online. Revelations and Spread of Content The controversy began when Yaytseslav posted videos featuring Ghanaian women, which led to…
In the stilted lake village of Ganvié, romance once moved quietly across dark waters. Long before smartphones and dating apps reshaped courtship, young couples in this historic community found their way to one another along what locals affectionately call the “lover canal.” For decades, the ritual unfolded after nightfall. Paddles…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is set to meet this Friday with the special operations soldiers responsible for the dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro during a high-stakes mission in Caracas earlier this year. Accompanying the president will be First Lady Melania Trump, as they travel to Fort…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Thursday conducted a series of sensitization workshops across Kirinyaga County in preparation for the repeat grassroots elections scheduled for March 7. The repeat polls follow a previous round held about a month ago, in which some polling stations reportedly failed to meet minimum thresholds,…
Nairobi is set to take center stage this weekend as the city hosts the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby SVNS 2 tournament at the Nyayo National Stadium. Governor Johnson Sakaja has extended a warm welcome to visiting teams, officials, and fans, describing the event as a defining moment…
President William Ruto will on Friday afternoon depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th African Union (AU) Summit of Heads of State and Government. This year’s summit will focus on the theme: “Building Resilient Education Systems for Africa’s 21st-Century Human Capital.” The discussions will highlight the urgent…
Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, France – A 50-year-old woman has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention after the bodies of two infants were discovered in a freezer at her family home in eastern France, prosecutors confirmed on Friday, February 13, 2026. The case, described as one of the latest suspected instances of…