Abuja, Nigeria – The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in counter-jihadist operations, officials from both countries confirmed Tuesday. The move marks a significant expansion of military cooperation between Washington and Abuja as Nigeria battles a long-running insurgency. Training and Technical Support Major…
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia – A tragic mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada left nine people dead on Tuesday, including seven victims at a secondary school and two others at a nearby residence, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Incident Police said an alert…
Tucson, Arizona – Authorities have detained a person for questioning in connection with the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday. The individual has not been charged, CNN reported. FBI Releases New Images The update came the same day…
Los Angeles, USA – Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is set to testify Wednesday in a California courtroom as part of a blockbuster civil trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media platforms are deliberately designed to be addictive to children. The Case The trial pits Meta (parent…
Nairobi, Kenya – A building under construction collapsed at dawn on Wednesday near the Odeon/OTC area along Kirinyaga Road, leaving at least six people injured, according to reports. Rescue Operation In an update, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all six workers who had been trapped in the rubble were…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Millions of young Bangladeshis will head to the polls on Thursday in a landmark election that will determine the country’s leadership following the 2024 student-led uprising that ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Youth Power at the Ballot Young people aged 18 to 27 make…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the release of Ksh.4.1 billion to scale up drought response interventions in Northern Kenya, as the nation grapples with one of its deadliest droughts in recent history. Relief for Millions at Risk According to a Cabinet dispatch, the funds will provide relief…
Garissa, Kenya – President William Ruto on Wednesday sharply criticised his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, in an escalating political spat over the government’s handling of the drought crisis in northern Kenya. Speaking during a public address in Garissa, Ruto dismissed Gachagua as an “idler” and questioned his ability to plan…
Arusha, Tanzania – The East African Business Council (EABC) has announced the appointment of Ahmed Farah as its new Executive Director, following a competitive recruitment process overseen by the Council’s Executive Board. Appointment Process The announcement was made by EABC Chairperson John Lual Akol Akol, who confirmed that Mr. Farah…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed a civil suit seeking to recover Ksh.330 million paid out under what investigators describe as a fraudulent stadium tender ahead of the 2018 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN). The Tender in Question Court papers filed on January 22, 2026 reveal…