Burkina Faso has appointed experienced Franco-Comorian tactician Abdou Amir as the new head coach of its men’s national football team, tasking him with guiding the Stallions to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament. The 53-year-old coach was officially unveiled on Wednesday by the Burkinabè Football Federation, which…
Tom Erdimi, Chad’s Minister of Higher Education, has resigned from his position after serving in the role since 2022, according to an official government statement released on March 5, 2026. The announcement was made through a communiqué signed by Allah-Maye Halina, Prime Minister of Chad, confirming that Erdimi stepped down…
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Housing to rename the Shauri Moyo Housing Estate to Johana Ng’eno Housing Estate, in honour of the late Johana Ng’eno, the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, who died in a tragic helicopter crash last week. The announcement was made during the…
Nairobi residents are set to benefit from improved water distribution following the launch of the Gigiri–Karura–Outer Ring Road Transmission Pipeline Project, a major initiative aimed at enhancing water supply to the city’s eastern neighborhoods. Implemented by the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), the 8.4-kilometre DN1400 bulk transmission pipeline will…
The 2026 edition of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series is set to start this Saturday at the Limuru Country Club, drawing a record 822 cyclists for the season opener. The series, known for its challenging off-road courses, combines elite competition, recreational cycling, and adventure tourism across Kenya’s scenic terrains. Among…
The local pastor of the late Johana Ng’eno has shared the lawmaker’s plans to build a local church, urging government leaders to continue his vision following his untimely death in a helicopter crash. Speaking at the burial service in Emurua Dikirr, Reverend Kimutai recalled Ng’eno’s ambition to construct the church,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has temporarily suspended operations at its global emergency logistics hub in Dubai due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced Thursday. The conflict began Saturday with airstrikes by United States and Israel targeting Iran. Speaking at a press conference,…
Somalia’s parliament of Somalia has voted to amend the constitution, extending the term of office for both lawmakers and the president, effectively delaying national elections by one year. According to theparliament’s speaker, 222 out of 329 members of the combined parliament and senate approved the change by acclamation. The move…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed the Kisumu County party delegates’ elections that were originally scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026. In a letter to the Chairperson of the ODM National Elections Coordination Committee, party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga cited intelligence reports indicating a highly polarized political environment as…
The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary disruption in the supply of the rotavirus vaccine, a critical component of the country’s routine immunisation programme for infants. The rotavirus vaccine, administered orally, protects young children from severe diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration caused by the virus. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale…