Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Revered gospel singer Rose Muhando created a viral moment during a powerful gospel concert on Saturday, February 7, 2026, when she removed her wig mid-performance as praise and prayer reached a fever pitch. In a video shared on her TikTok page the following day, Muhando…
A group of incarcerated women in Rio de Janeiro showcased their talents on Friday in a unique singing competition designed to boost confidence and spotlight creativity ahead of their release. A Stage of Hope Inside a vast multipurpose hall, 15 contestants took turns performing on a purple-themed stage before an…
Haiti’s fragile political transition took a dramatic turn on Friday after the country’s transitional presidential council announced it had voted to dismiss Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, just two weeks before the panel itself is scheduled to step down. Council’s Announcement Council member Edgard Leblanc Fils, speaking at a news…
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected in Libreville next month as Gabon seeks technical support to implement a reform program aimed at stabilizing its economy. Reform Talks Intensify Although Gabon has not made a formal request for a loan, Finance Minister Thierry Minko told Reuters this…
Uganda’s political crisis deepened on Friday after military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that authorities had detained 2,000 opposition supporters, killed 30, and were hunting for more following the disputed January 15 presidential election. Museveni Declared Winner Amid Internet Blackout President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled Uganda for nearly four…
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, retaining most senior ministers while appointing his brother, Defence Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara, to the newly created role of Vice Prime Minister. Tene Birahima will continue to oversee the defence portfolio alongside his new responsibilities. Continuity Over Change The…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has confirmed convening a family meeting on February 1, 2026, to address internal differences within the larger Odinga family over the future direction of the party. Speaking at his Riat home in Kisumu on Saturday, Oburu acknowledged that younger members of…
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has alleged that his wife was violently assaulted during a raid on their home by soldiers, intensifying concerns over political repression in the country following the disputed January 15 election. Allegations of Assault In a post on X on Saturday, Wine claimed that “hundreds of…
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on the church to partner with government in consolidating peace gains and strengthening community values, stressing that security and stability are the foundation for development. Speaking on Saturday during a service at Mogotio Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church,…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the recent appointments of senior county officials at the Social Health Authority (SHA), insisting that the recruitment process was merit-based and free from political interference. Speaking at Garissa High School during the handover of a new bus on Saturday, Duale distanced himself from…