The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is set to commence on Friday in South African waters, marking a significant development in the bloc’s evolving security and defence cooperation. According to official briefings, the naval drills will be conducted under the theme “Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping…
Residents of Aleppo’s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhoods fled their homes during a temporary lull in fighting, carrying personal belongings as they searched for safer areas across the city. The displacement followed a surge in clashes that began on Tuesday, marking the most serious fighting in months between Syrian government…
Authorities in Burkina Faso have announced that they have thwarted a fresh coup attempt, underscoring the continued political volatility facing the West African nation. Officials said the alleged plot was uncovered late on Saturday night, January 3, before it could be executed, and that security forces remain on high alert.…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a safety alert following unusual wildlife activity near residential zones in Nairobi. In a statement on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the agency urged residents to remain vigilant as rangers assess and manage the situation. Two lionesses were observed moving outside their usual territory…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a firm warning to traffickers, signalling a major escalation in Kenya’s fight against illicit drugs and alcohol. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Murkomen described the prevalence of illegal substances as a growing threat to the…
Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has clarified his position on a potential sprint showdown with American streamer IShowSpeed, making it clear that the race will not be free. In an interview on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, ahead of IShowSpeed’s visit to Kenya, Omanyala emphasized that while he is open to…
Rapper Toxic Lyrikali has addressed circulating online chatter about rivalries in the music scene, asserting that he holds no grudges and has no active beef with any fellow artists. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Toxic criticised musicians who are vocal online but fail to back it…
Gengetone artist Gody Tennor’s partner, Milly Shirleen, has revealed that she is expecting her first child. The announcement came on Instagram on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, alongside a heartfelt reflection on her personal struggles throughout 2025. In her post, the 26-year-old opened up about the toll of public scrutiny, cyberbullying,…
The family of the late veteran Kenyan leader Raila Amolo Odinga has conveyed heartfelt thanks to Kenyans, world leaders, and officials for their support following his passing. The message was shared on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a day that would have marked Odinga’s 81st birthday. Raila Odinga, born in 1945,…
Europe’s transport networks remained heavily disrupted on Tuesday as below-freezing temperatures and snowfall caused a second day of travel chaos across the continent, with at least five fatalities reported in France alone. French authorities confirmed that three people died in black ice–related accidents in southwestern France on Monday morning. In…