Attacks on shipping lanes and critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian positions with no clear end to the conflict in sight. Iranian forces struck a container ship near Dubai, ignited a blaze…
South Africa summoned the newly appointed U.S. ambassador Brent Bozell on Wednesday to explain what Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola described as “undiplomatic remarks” regarding the country’s racial policies and court rulings. Bozell, a conservative envoy who assumed his post last month amid already tense bilateral ties, sparked controversy after labeling…
PYONGYANG — North Korea has released a new state photograph showing leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, firing a pistol at a munitions facility, renewing speculation that she may be being groomed as a potential successor to the country’s leadership. The image, released Thursday by the state-run…
DAKAR, Senegal — Lawmakers in Senegal have passed new legislation significantly increasing penalties for same-sex relations, amid a broader crackdown targeting members of the country’s LGBTQ community. The bill, approved on Wednesday by the National Assembly of Senegal, doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations from five years to…
NANDI COUNTY, Kenya — Eleven students from Kapsabet School for the Deaf were hospitalised on Thursday morning after an old septic tank within the school compound collapsed beneath them during an incident linked to the passing motorcade of William Ruto. According to local authorities, the students had gathered to catch…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Motorists across the country have received temporary relief after the High Court of Kenya issued orders suspending the enforcement of instant automated traffic fines generated through digital systems. In conservatory orders issued Thursday morning, Justice Bahati Mwamuye barred the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the…
NAKURU COUNTY, Kenya — Moi High School Kabarak has defended its disciplinary action against a Form Four student accused of bringing an electronic cigarette into the institution, telling the court that proper disciplinary procedures were followed in handling the matter. The school, together with its Board of Management, filed a…
HOLLYWOOD, USA — The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced, with the vampire period horror film Sinners making history after receiving a record-breaking 16 nominations across major categories. The film, directed by Ryan Coogler, leads this year’s contenders ahead of One Battle After Another, which secured 13…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Nairobi City County Government has announced a one-month waiver on levies and approvals required for property repair works following the recent heavy rains and flooding that caused widespread damage across the capital. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, March 11, Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has revealed how his life was shaken by false accusations circulating online following the tragic death of fellow Kenyan marathon star Kelvin Kiptum. Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, died in a car crash on February 11, 2024, alongside his coach…