Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Saturday as Iran warned it could reduce oil infrastructure linked to the United States to “a pile of ashes,” intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict and a deepening global energy crisis. The warning followed remarks by Donald Trump, who said Washington…
Naivasha, Kenya – The action at the Safari Rally Kenya moves into a decisive phase on Saturday as drivers prepare to tackle the rugged terrain around Soysambu Conservancy and Lake Elementaita. The penultimate day of the rally features six competitive stages covering 122.98 kilometres, with crews facing some of the…
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo – Voters in the Republic of the Congo are set to head to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to extend the rule of longtime leader Denis Sassou Nguesso. Sassou Nguesso, 82, has dominated the country’s political landscape for decades, having…
Brasília, Brazil – Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to an intensive care unit after being diagnosed with bronchopneumonia, according to a medical statement released by DF Star Hospital. The 70-year-old former leader was taken to the hospital early Friday after experiencing a high fever, chills and a…
Murang’a County, Kenya – Ndindi Nyoro has called on leaders to prioritise national interests in the development of Kenya’s oil resources, warning against attempts to personalise the Turkana oil project. Speaking during the launch of three new laboratories at Karemaini Secondary School in Kiharu, Nyoro said the oil venture should…
Kwale County, Kenya – Douglas Kanja has announced that the National Police Service is implementing new strategies to deal firmly with criminal groups commonly referred to as “goons,” warning that such individuals will face strict action under the law. Speaking in Matuga, Kwale County, after a meeting with senior investigative…
Nairobi, Kenya – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairperson David Oginde has warned that corruption should never be accepted as a normal part of society, describing it as “a snake under the bed” that threatens the safety and stability of institutions and communities. Speaking during the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum Campus…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Court of Appeal of Kenya has temporarily halted the implementation of a High Court judgment that declared several advisory positions in the Office of the President unconstitutional. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the appellate court granted an order staying the execution of the decision by…
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo – Inside the deteriorating archives of the national broadcaster Télé Congo, thousands of rusting tape reels stacked from floor to ceiling hold a fragile yet invaluable record of Central Africa’s history. For decades, the broadcaster’s cameras documented the country’s political, cultural and social journey from…
Hensol, Wales – FIFA and the International Football Association Board have approved several changes to football’s Laws of the Game that will come into force ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisions were finalized during IFAB’s annual general meeting in Hensol, Wales, with the aim of speeding up…