Newcastle, England – Head coach Eddie Howe has reaffirmed his commitment to leading Newcastle United, despite mounting pressure following a damaging 3-2 defeat to Brentford at St James’ Park on Saturday that left the Magpies in 12th place in the Premier League. The loss sparked frustration among supporters, with boos…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has firmly denied reports circulating on social media alleging that it is behind the rapid increase in mosquitoes in Kenya. In a statement released on Monday, February 9, 2026, the foundation categorised the claims as “false”, distancing itself from rumours of…
Nairobi, Kenya – Popular Kenyan YouTuber Trudy Juma, widely known as Miss Trudy, has shared an emotional message of hope and encouragement to women struggling with infertility and miscarriages, following the birth of her first child. In a heartfelt post shared on Monday, February 9, 2026, a day after announcing…
Hong Kong – Pro-democracy activist and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, the longest punishment handed down so far under the China-imposed national security law that has reshaped Hong Kong’s political and media landscape. Lai, 78, was convicted in December 2025 of conspiring…
Nairobi, Kenya – Public Service Principal Secretary Jane Kere Imbunya has addressed a viral video showing her ejecting journalists from an event she presided over in Vihiga County, sparking debate on press freedom and leadership conduct. In an interview with a local radio station on Monday, February 9, 2026, Imbunya…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Sheryl Adhiambo, 21, allegedly killed by police officers during a pursuit of robbery suspects in the Huruma area of Nairobi County on February 7, 2026. IPOA Vice Chairperson confirmed that a Rapid…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has declined to grant bail to police officer Klinzy Baraza, who is facing trial in a high-profile shooting case that has drawn widespread public attention. In its ruling, the court emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the shooting were unique and had already entered the…
Pretoria, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will withdraw its troops from the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) before the end of 2026. In a statement released on Saturday, February 8, 2026, the Presidency confirmed that Ramaphosa had…
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2026, for high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations and safeguarding regional stability. Speaking at a press conference at the Presidential Palace, el-Sissi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Somalia’s…
Ouled Ameur, Morocco – Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes in northern Morocco after heavy rains triggered devastating floods across several provinces. Among those displaced is Kasia El Selami, who fled her village after hearing urgent warnings broadcast through mosque loudspeakers. She is now living…