Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has extended interim orders in a petition filed by activist Okiaya Omtatah, who is challenging the implementation of the Ngong–Riruta railway project. The matter came up for mention on Tuesday before Justice Bahati Mwamuye, where the Kenya Railways Authority denied allegations of contempt of…
Washington, DC – Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from US lawmakers on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment right to silence during a deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Maxwell, 64, is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking. She was subpoenaed…
Bangkok, Thailand – Thai authorities have arrested a 36-year-old Vietnamese man for allegedly smuggling more than 11 kilograms of rhino horns concealed inside wrapped meat, in what officials say is linked to an international wildlife trafficking network. The suspect was detained on Monday after arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport from…
Singapore – Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and resilient global trade despite the impact of US tariffs. The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced Tuesday that gross domestic product (GDP) is now expected to expand between 2.0% and…
London, UK – The midweek Premier League fixtures promise drama at both ends of the table, with Manchester City looking to close the gap on leaders Arsenal, Liverpool facing a daunting trip to Sunderland, and Tottenham battling Newcastle in a clash of struggling giants. Can City Provide a Title Twist?…
Los Angeles, California – A landmark social media trial began Monday, with Meta and Google-owned YouTube accused of deliberately designing platforms to addict children, in what could become a precedent-setting case for the tech industry. The trial, unfolding before a Los Angeles jury, focuses on allegations that a 20-year-old woman…
Kisii, Kenya – Police in Kisii County are investigating the tragic death of a 40-year-old woman, who was electrocuted while carrying out household chores at her home. According to reports, Gladys Nyanchama Motari was electrocuted while hanging clothes at her residence in Embakasi Village, Masongo Location, Nyaribari Chache Constituency. Officers…
Nairobi, Kenya – A constitutional petition has been filed in the High Court seeking to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose how much public money was spent on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and to stop the use of public funds for the 2026 edition of the event. The…
Accra, Ghana – Legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and bandleader Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90, his family confirmed. Widely regarded as one of the architects of modern highlife and a key influence on Afrobeat, Taylor’s music shaped generations across Africa and beyond. A Life in Music Born…
Asmara/Addis Ababa – Tensions are escalating in the Horn of Africa after Eritrea forcefully rejected Ethiopian accusations that its troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory. Ethiopia had demanded the withdrawal of Eritrean forces, alleging they were backing insurgents fighting federal troops, particularly in the Amhara region. In response, Eritrea’s Information…