Mariam Soumah, a 23-year-old woman from Guinea, has not seen her newborn daughter Sabina in nine months after being deported from Belarus without her child. Soumah, who initially traveled to Belarus hoping to reach Europe, gave birth prematurely in November 2024, with Sabina weighing just 600 grams. According to Soumah…
Thousands of Bulgarians gathered in central Sofia on Wednesday, enduring freezing temperatures to demand fair elections as the country prepares for another national vote. The protest comes in the wake of earlier demonstrations triggered by a proposed 2026 budget, which critics said would exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis. Although the government…
Madagascar has moved to deepen its cooperation with Russia as the island nation navigates a political transition following the removal of its previous government. The Malagasy presidency confirmed on Wednesday that Moscow is supplying military equipment to Madagascar and has dispatched a delegation to train the country’s armed forces on…
UK media regulator Ofcom has welcomed new restrictions imposed on Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into X, aimed at preventing the generation and manipulation of sexualised images. However, the regulator has confirmed that its formal investigation into the platform remains ongoing. In a statement, Ofcom said it is continuing…
Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) have safely returned to Earth after their mission was cut short by about a month due to a serious medical issue affecting one of the crew members. The astronauts splashed down off the coast of California, marking the first medically driven…
The Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) says it has made significant progress in addressing the concerns raised by striking doctors and clinical officers as it intensifies efforts to end the industrial action that has disrupted public health services across the capital. In a statement issued on Thursday, County Executive Committee…
Jannik Sinner will begin his Australian Open title defence against France’s Hugo Gaston after Thursday’s draw, setting up a potential blockbuster semi-final clash with 10-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Italian world number one, who defeated Alexander Zverev in straight sets to lift the title last year, is chasing a third…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has officially opened its Dubai office, a move aimed at addressing up to 90 percent of the challenges facing Kenyan exporters. Speaking on the initiative, KNCCI President Dr. Eric Rutto noted that Kenyan traders have been losing billions in trade deals…
A legal dispute has emerged between Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula over alleged defamatory remarks concerning the MP’s health. Nabwera has filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court, claiming that Savula publicly suggested he is living with HIV an assertion Nabwera vehemently denies. According…
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has dismissed claims that Juja MP George Koimburi officially left the party, clarifying that he has only been an ally rather than an active member. In a statement on Thursday, DCP said Koimburi had not participated in party activities over the past six…