Malindi, Kenya – Former cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, already on trial for multiple counts of manslaughter linked to the Shakahola Forest Massacre, is now facing fresh charges after prosecutors connected him to 52 additional deaths in Binzaro village, Kilifi County. Background: Shakahola Massacre Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed preacher and former…
Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Parliament has announced plans to draft legislation aimed at regulating children’s exposure to what it described as the “digital chaos” of social media. The move follows a televised appeal by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Saturday, urging lawmakers to pass a law limiting young people’s…
Washington, D.C. – United States President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks against Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, reigniting political tensions and sparking fresh debate over immigration, wealth, and community relations. Trump’s Claims on Social Media In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump suggested that the Department of…
Zurich, Switzerland – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly backed calls for fans to boycott World Cup matches in the United States, citing concerns over the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration both domestically and internationally. Blatter, who led FIFA from 1998 to 2015 before resigning amid…
Mogadishu, Somalia – The United Nations has unveiled a $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Somalia, aiming to support 2.4 million people in 2026. The announcement was made on Monday by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, who acknowledged that the plan represents a 40 percent reduction compared to last…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian military has confirmed that several officers will face trial over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year, acknowledging a plot that the government had initially denied. In October 2025, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) announced the arrest of 16 officers over…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Nairobi High Court has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to immediately release laptops and mobile phones belonging to blogger and IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia, nearly six months after the court had already ordered their return. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Justice…
Othaya, Nyeri County – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly refuted accusations by his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed the DP was the mastermind behind the violent skirmishes at Witima ACK Church on Sunday. The incident, which saw masked policemen fire live rounds into the church, lob teargas at worshippers,…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has unveiled plans to review constituency and ward boundaries using a phased approach, citing legal, constitutional, and operational constraints that have delayed the exercise beyond stipulated timelines. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon emphasized that…
Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto has appointed 15 judges to the Court of Appeal, following recommendations by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The appointments were formalized in a Gazette Notice dated January 27, 2026, with the President affirming that the process adhered to constitutional requirements. Newly Appointed Judges Among…