Nairobi, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed a request by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to engage in a televised public debate, insisting that he will only face President William Ruto directly. The exchange unfolded after Duale, speaking at the NYOTA youth empowerment event at Garissa High…
Salé, Morocco – The Morocco-Spain-Portugal Business Forum on the 2030 FIFA World Cup opened on Tuesday, bringing together business leaders from the three host nations to explore opportunities, share best practices, and discuss sustainable investments tied to the tournament. Forum Highlights The event convened representatives from companies across sectors critical…
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabweans are voicing strong opposition after the cabinet approved constitutional amendments that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule until 2030. The 83-year-old leader, who came to power in 2017 after a military-backed coup ousted Robert Mugabe, is now seeking to consolidate his grip on power through changes…
Bamako, Mali – A landmark ruling by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Court has struck down the 2022 economic blockade imposed on Mali, delivering a powerful legal warning to regional institutions and reigniting debate over the future of integration in West Africa. The decision challenges the legality…
Dubai, UAE – A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGS) reveals that while governments worldwide are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to transform public services, citizen satisfaction and trust are not keeping pace. The study, Getting to the Five-Star Review: How Governments Can Use AI to…
Tripoli, Libya – Libya has granted new oil exploration and production licences to several foreign companies for the first time in 17 years, marking a significant step toward reviving its energy sector after years of political instability. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the winners of the latest bidding round…
Johannesburg, South Africa – Rhino poaching in Kruger National Park nearly doubled in 2025 compared to the previous year, even as South Africa recorded a modest 16% national decline in killings. Official statistics show that 352 rhinos were poached nationwide in 2025, down from 420 in 2024. However, Kruger, which…
California, USA – Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri on Wednesday rejected the notion that users could be clinically addicted to social media, as he testified in a landmark trial that could reshape the legal landscape for tech giants accused of knowingly hooking children on their platforms for profit. The case, brought…
Brasília, Brazil – The Brazilian government has ordered Elon Musk’s social network X to immediately stop its AI chatbot Grok from producing sexually explicit images, intensifying global pressure on the billionaire to rein in the controversial tool. The directive, issued Wednesday by Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) and the…
London, UK – A former nursery worker will be sentenced on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after admitting to years of child sexual abuse, in a case that has reignited debate over safeguarding in childcare facilities across Britain. Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 56 counts of abuse, including molesting four…