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Simone Gbagbo’s Presidential Bid Marks a New Chapter in Ivory Coast Politics

Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast’s former first lady and a once-prominent figure on the International Criminal Court’s wanted list, is making a political comeback this time on her own terms. The 76-year-old, often referred to as the “Iron Lady,” is running for president in Saturday’s election, stepping into the spotlight independently…

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KNH Surgeons Perform Historic Gigantomastia Surgery, Removing 20.8kg of Breast Tissue from 17-Year-Old Girl

In a groundbreaking medical milestone, surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully performed a complex Gigantomastia surgery on a 17-year-old girl, removing 20.86 kilograms of breast tissue in an 11-hour operation conducted on September 22, 2025. The procedure marked a significant step forward in Kenya’s medical innovation and offered…

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Trump Confirms Full Demolition of White House East Wing to Build $300 Million Ballroom

Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the White House East Wing is being completely demolished to make way for a $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom, a significantly larger project than initially disclosed. Speaking to reporters at an Oval Office event on Wednesday, President Trump said he opted for…

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NCIC Summons Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga Over Controversial Remarks on Raila Odinga’s Death

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga to record a statement following his controversial remarks regarding the death of the late Raila Amolo Odinga. Governor Kahiga provoked nationwide outrage after suggesting that Odinga’s passing was “God’s plan” — a statement he linked to potential…

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UK Issues Methanol Warning for Travellers Visiting Kenya Amid Rising Cases of Counterfeit Alcohol

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advisory to include Kenya among countries where British tourists should exercise caution when consuming alcoholic drinks, citing the risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or adulterated beverages. Kenya now joins Nigeria, Uganda, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and…