Conakry, Guinea — Hollywood actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good officially obtained Guinean citizenship on Friday in a ceremony celebrating their ancestral roots. The event was presided over by senior officials close to Guinean President General Mamadi Doumbouya, who presented the couple with diplomatic passports. The married couple traced their…
Geneva, Switzerland — Humanitarian agencies marked 1,000 days of conflict in Sudan on Friday with a stark warning that the crisis has created the world’s largest hunger emergency and displacement catastrophe. “Every day, civilians are paying the price for a war they did not choose,” said the United Nations Office…
Cape Town, South Africa — A small group of Ukrainian immigrants residing in Cape Town gathered on Friday at Simon’s Town, home to South Africa’s primary naval base, to protest against Russia’s participation in a multinational naval exercise, “Will for Peace 2026.” The week‑long drill, which runs from January 9–16,…
Nairobi, Kenya — One of Nairobi’s most celebrated matatus, Mood, has received a fresh revamp, now sporting colorful artwork of global YouTube sensation IShowSpeed in anticipation of the streamer’s upcoming visit to Kenya. Images and videos shared on Instagram showcase the newly upgraded vehicle, including graphics of IShowSpeed and football…
Nairobi, Kenya — Social media personality Nasra Yusuf has opened up about the risks she faced while attempting an extreme diet, highlighting how drastic restrictions can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being. Speaking on Saturday, January 10, 2025, Nasra revealed that she eliminated a wide range of…
Siaya County, Kenya — Deputy Governor Dr. William Oduol has officially declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Siaya County in the 2027 General Election, setting up a high-stakes battle against his current boss, Governor James Orengo. Dr. Oduol made the announcement during a fellowship with religious leaders…
Siaya County, Kenya — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has openly challenged individuals seeking to rival him for the party’s top leadership position, declaring that he is ready to face them in a National Delegates Convention (NDC) and defeat them decisively. Speaking during the burial of his…
Rabat, Morocco — Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has described his team’s progression to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a “historic” achievement, following a convincing 2–0 victory over Cameroon on Friday. However, the Atlas Lions’ coach was quick to caution against complacency, insisting that the…
Caracas, Venezuela — When explosions echoed through the night sky and U.S. warplanes roared above Caracas, Jorge Suarez and his companions rushed for their weapons, bracing for what many of them could scarcely believe was unfolding. For members of Venezuela’s armed “colectivos,” the U.S. raid that removed President Nicolas Maduro…
Boston, United States — France’s national football team will be based in Boston during the upcoming World Cup, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday, confirming the northeastern U.S. city as the team’s operational hub for the group stage of the tournament. The two-time World Cup champions will conduct…