Anthony Muheria, the Catholic Archbishop of Nyeri, has urged political leaders to “mature up” and refrain from trading verbal insults, warning that public spats between government and opposition figures are diverting attention from the real issues affecting Kenyans. Archbishop Muheria criticised the growing culture of public exchanges, saying it is…
Lake Victoria has become the center of a longstanding dispute affecting Kenyan fishermen, with recent incidents involving arrests and fines by Ugandan security officials prompting calls for urgent resolution. Speaking in Kisumu, Oburu Oginga criticized the ongoing harassment of fishermen, particularly from Siaya County and Busia County. He highlighted the…
A dominant display from Bayern Munich saw them cruise to a 4-0 victory over Union Berlin on Saturday, with Serge Gnabry scoring twice and Harry Kane continuing his record-chasing season. The result extends Bayern’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga table to 12 points, reinforcing their grip on the…
A clinical brace from Danny Welbeck powered Brighton & Hove Albion to a 2-1 victory over Liverpool FC on Saturday, dealing a significant setback to the visitors’ bid for a top-five finish and UEFA Champions League qualification. The result marks a fourth win in five Premier League matches for Brighton,…
A suspected gang leader was shot dead following a gunfight with police officers in Igembe North, Meru County, in the early hours of Saturday, as security agencies intensified operations against criminal networks in the region. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m.…
Civil society organisations in Niger have strongly condemned a recent European Union resolution calling for the release of former president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in detention since the 2023 military coup that ousted him from power. At a public meeting held Saturday in Niamey, several non-governmental organisations issued…
Germany has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic personnel from Niger, citing a deteriorating security environment and heightened risks to foreign nationals. Officials in Berlin pointed to growing concerns that Western citizens are increasingly being targeted for kidnappings by terrorist groups and organized criminal networks operating across the Sahel region. Western Missions…
Chad is preparing to deploy approximately 800 police officers to Haiti as part of an expanding multinational security mission aimed at curbing rampant gang violence in the Caribbean nation, according to officials familiar with the plan. The deployment will reinforce the United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), a coalition tasked…
Heavy rainfall in Cundinamarca, Colombia, triggered widespread flooding early Friday morning, with rivers and streams, including the Río Botello, overflowing from around 04:00 local time. The floods affected neighbourhoods such as Los Manzanos and La Selva, where residents reported water levels exceeding one metre inside their homes. Governor Jorge Emilio…
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in a high-stakes discussion reaffirming the US-Japan alliance amid rising maritime security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the ongoing US-Iran conflict. During the bilateral meeting in the Oval Office,…