European airlines are continuing to suspend services across the Middle East as security concerns intensify amid the ongoing regional conflict. On Wednesday, KLM announced that it had cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28, citing safety concerns linked to the war in the region. In a company statement, the…
A criminal court in Brazzaville has convicted former Republic of Congo Football Federation president Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas of embezzling approximately $1.1 million in funds provided by FIFA, sentencing him to life imprisonment. However, authorities say Mayolas remains at large after failing to appear in court for the proceedings. The verdict…
Residents of Madagascar have reacted cautiously after junta leader Michael Randrianirina dissolved the country’s council of ministers on Monday, a move that abruptly dismissed the government led by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo. The decision comes amid ongoing political tension following months of public frustration, particularly among young people who say…
Washington — Donald Trump has stated that Iran will be allowed to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain high. The tournament, scheduled for 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Concerns had emerged about Iran’s…
Kisumu, Kenya – Police in Kisumu are investigating a predawn attack at Fairways Hotel, located in the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) Mall, after dozens of armed suspects stormed the property, causing significant damage and fleeing with electronic gadgets. The hotel’s owner, Irungu Nyakera, a former Principal Secretary, reported that…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that the 10-point agenda signed between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Kenya Kwanza administration has been implemented, describing recent briefings as a “charade.” Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna criticized the committee tasked with overseeing the agenda for failing to submit its final…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has called on President William Ruto to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Luo community and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Speaking in Alego Usonga constituency during a certified seeds distribution exercise, Orengo urged the president to present an “irresistible offer” to the community. “If…
Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has dismissed the 10-point agenda released jointly by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as inadequate and misleading. Speaking during a ‘Linda Mwananchi’ press briefing on Wednesday, Omondi, who belongs to a rival ODM faction, criticized the report…
A Nairobi court has approved a request for former Nairobi Central Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OCS) Samson Talaam, who is facing a murder charge, to receive specialised medical treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). During proceedings on Tuesday morning, Talaam’s lawyer, Stanley Kangahi, informed the court that his client had developed…
Two 16-year-olds were arrested in Southland, New Zealand, after accidentally leaving a backpack containing cannabis and thousands of dollars in cash outside a charity shop, police have confirmed. According to authorities, a volunteer at the charity shop noticed a strong smell coming from the bag, which had been left in…