Dakar, Senegal – Unrest continues at Cheikh-Anta-Diop University, where students have been protesting the government’s failure to provide financial aid for over a year. The demonstrations, which began in early December 2025, have escalated into violent clashes with police, spreading to other institutions across the capital. Thirteen Months Without Bursaries…
Pretoria, South Africa – The country is facing its worst outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in decades, but the first locally-produced vaccine in over 21 years could become a major ally in fighting the crisis. For livestock farmers, recent months have been marked by mounting losses as herds were infected…
Doha, Qatar – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has described the situation in Gaza as “another level of inhumane engagement” in world history, urging the international community to prioritize the crisis despite other global challenges. Speaking at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum in Doha on Saturday, Mohamud also strongly criticised…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Government of Kenya has designated 13 individuals as being involved in terrorism and the financing of terrorist activities, subjecting them to targeted financial sanctions aimed at cutting off their access to the formal financial system. The announcement was made by the Counter-Financing of Terrorism Inter-Ministerial Committee,…
Mombasa, Kenya – Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has authorised officers to use firearms against the notorious Panga Boys gang, which has been terrorising residents and businesses with violent robberies. Speaking to the press, Nuno issued a stern warning to criminals operating across Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale counties, declaring…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially distanced itself from activist Oketch Salah’s recent activities, even as he released a passionate statement pledging unwavering loyalty to the party and its late leader, Raila Odinga. In a statement signed by National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, ODM clarified that Salah’s…
Malindi, Kilifi County – Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has defended the credibility of the government’s labour mobility programme, insisting that the majority of Kenyans travelling abroad are securing lucrative job opportunities. Speaking during the NYOTA Capital disbursement event in Malindi on Thursday, Mutua sought to address mounting concerns over…
Homa Bay County, Kenya – A primary school head teacher accused of killing a retired teacher and his wife in a land dispute has been arrested after surrendering to police in Rangwe. Peter Angon’g, the head teacher of Onyege Comprehensive School in Kagan Ward, is accused of murdering Joseph Ooko…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court at Milimani has issued interim orders restraining Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai from posting, publishing, or republishing any defamatory information concerning Advocate Danstan Omari. The orders were delivered by Lady Justice Janet Mulwa in a defamation suit filed by Omari, who accused Alai of…
Kerugoya, Kenya – Human rights activists have moved to the High Court in Kerugoya seeking urgent intervention to halt the deployment of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” in the country. The petitioners argue that the rapid and largely unregulated use of AI technologies poses serious threats to…