Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Haiti’s fragile political landscape shifted on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as the country’s nine-member presidential transitional council formally handed executive power to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime, a 54-year-old businessman backed by the United States. The handover, conducted under tight security, marks the end of nearly two…
Mwea, Kirinyaga County – Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on the Mt Kenya community to remain united and honor past political commitments, stressing that credibility and trust are essential for the region’s continued relevance in national politics. Speaking on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during the launch of the Mutithi…
London, UK – Britain’s monarch King Charles III will host Nigerian President Bola Tinubu during a state visit to the United Kingdom on March 18–19, 2026, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. President Tinubu and his wife, Olumeri Tinubu, will be formally received at Windsor Castle by King Charles and Queen…
Rabat, Morocco – Eighteen Senegalese football fans imprisoned in Morocco over alleged “hooliganism” during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final are observing an intermittent fast rather than a hunger strike, their lawyer clarified on Saturday. The group was arrested on January 18, the day Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0…
Mandera, Kenya – For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman fighting for her life as Kenya grapples with its worst outbreak of kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis. The disease, spread by sandflies, is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical illnesses, with a fatality rate…
Rome/Switzerland – A Catholic community wedded to tradition is preparing to defy Pope Leo XIV by ordaining new bishops without his approval, raising fears of a fresh schism within the Church. The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), headquartered in Switzerland and claiming around 600,000 followers worldwide, announced this week…
Paris, France – Former French minister Jack Lang has dismissed allegations against him arising from revelations in the Epstein files, describing them as “baseless” and saying he is facing the investigation “with serenity.” On Friday, France’s financial crimes prosecutors announced they had opened a preliminary case against Lang, 86, and…
Moscow, Russia – Two suspects in the attempted assassination of top Russian military intelligence official General Vladimir Alexeyev will soon be interrogated, according to Russian newspaper Kommersant, which cited a source close to the investigation. The report said the suspects will be charged following interrogation, though it did not confirm…
Nairobi, Kenya – Hundreds of students who excelled in the 2025 KCSE examinations have every reason to celebrate after the Equity Group Foundation, through its flagship Equity Leadership Program (ELP), selected top performers from every county for a transformative leadership and scholarship initiative. The beneficiaries will undergo specialized training in…
Manchester, England – Manchester United capitalised on Cristian Romero’s red card to secure a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday, stretching their perfect start under interim manager Michael Carrick to four games. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended United’s eight-game winless run against Spurs…