Ksar el-Kebir, Morocco – More than 50,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in Ksar el-Kebir, located about 190 kilometres north of Rabat, following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall across several provinces. Mass Evacuations and Relief Efforts According to the Interior Ministry, evacuees have been taken in by…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a stern warning against the growing trend of using banknotes to create floral-style bouquets, declaring the practice illegal and punishable by up to seven years in prison. The trend, popularised by social media influencers, involves rolling, pinning, and gluing…
Tunis, Tunisia – The controversial “Conspiracy 2” case has taken a dramatic turn after a Tunisian court upheld and extended prison sentences against leading opposition figures, intensifying concerns over political repression under President Kais Saied. Ghannouchi’s Sentence Extended At the center of the ruling is Rached Ghannouchi, the 84-year-old leader…
Nairobi, Kenya – Several months after the passing of Raila Odinga, the Azimio La Umoja coalition party has held its first major meeting, resolving to implement key changes in its leadership structure as it prepares for the 2027 General Election. Leadership Changes The coalition resolved to appoint Wiper Party leader…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marjan Hussein Marjan, has resigned from his position, marking a significant leadership change at the electoral body. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Marjan’s resignation followed a mutual agreement to…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has dismissed fresh applications seeking to stay an earlier decision on the appointment of presidential advisors, with Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruling that the matters raised had already been determined. In his ruling, Justice Mwamuye said the respondents and interested parties had advanced the same…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Health has moved to reassure Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported locally and that the risk of spread to Kenya remains low. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, Health Director General Dr.…
Machakos, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully reclaimed public land worth Ksh.50 million in Machakos town following a court ruling in its favour. The recovered land comprises two parcels adjacent to the Machakos Law Courts, forming part of the grabbed land identified as LR No. 909/536.…
Nairobi, Kenya – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has moved to strengthen his defence in the ongoing Ksh.20 million graft case, asking the anti-corruption court to compel two key witnesses to testify. Sonko argues their evidence could significantly influence the outcome of the trial. Through his lawyer Asa Nyakundi, Sonko…
Nyandarua County, Kenya – Kiambati wa Njora, remembered as the last surviving member among the 12 Mau Mau generals who led Kenya’s armed struggle against British colonial rule, has died at the age of 106. Family members confirmed that Kiambati passed away on Tuesday at his home in Ngorika, Ol…