As the Republic of Congo prepares for its presidential election on Sunday, streets across the capital Brazzaville and other cities are lined with campaign posters and banners urging the nation’s 2.6 million registered voters to head to the polls. Home to approximately six million people and one of Africa’s major…
A Chinese national has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi after authorities discovered more than 2,000 live queen garden ants concealed in his luggage, Kenyan officials confirmed. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was intercepted during a security check while attempting to board a flight to…
The High Court has dismissed a petition contesting the nomination and appointment of Noordin Haji as Director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), affirming the President’s constitutional discretion in appointing key public officers. “The petition lacks merit and is hereby dismissed,” ruled Justice Lawrence Mugambi, emphasizing that judicial intervention is…
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has begun distributing electricity within Konza Smart City through its own advanced power distribution network, marking a major milestone in the development of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah. The new system enables KoTDA to manage and distribute power internally across Phase One of the city, enhancing…
Once thought obsolete after the removal of headphone jacks from smartphones, wired headphones are experiencing a surprising resurgence. As consumers increasingly seek better audio quality and a more tactile listening experience, sales of wired headphones have surged in recent months. Apple famously eliminated the headphone jack from its iPhones in…
China has passed a sweeping new law aimed at promoting “ethnic unity,” but critics warn it could further undermine the rights of minority groups in the country. The law, approved Thursday at the National People’s Congress in Beijing, seeks to integrate the 56 officially recognized ethnic groups dominated by the…
A man is in custody after allegedly driving a van into security gates outside the White House in Washington, DC, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, when the vehicle struck a gate north of the presidential residence, according to a statement from the Secret Service.…
Fleurette, a former holding company of Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler who is under U.S. sanctions has agreed to pay $30 billion to settle a Dutch investigation into corruption involving mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Netherlands-registered firm has been under scrutiny since 2018 for allegedly engaging…
Social media personality and influencer Diana Kemunto has revealed that she personally drafted a formal relationship agreement during her time dating singer Ian Okwemba Oure, popularly known as Iyanii. Speaking with media personality Alex Mwakideu in an interview aired Thursday, March 12, 2026, Kemunto discussed the emotional and practical motivations…
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…