Russia’s minister for digital development, Maksud Shadayev, has claimed that foreign intelligence services are able to access messages sent by Russian soldiers using the Telegram messaging app, raising concerns about the platform’s security. Concerns Over Telegram Use Telegram is one of the most widely used messaging services in Russia, including…
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg struggled to defend his company in court on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as lawyers confronted him with internal documents suggesting that Instagram and Facebook targeted young users despite public claims of safeguarding children. Landmark Case in Los Angeles The trial in Los Angeles is part…
A tragic gas explosion at a mining pit in Plateau State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of 38 lead miners, with 27 others injured, according to local authorities. Details of the Incident The blast occurred on Wednesday morning at the Kampanin Zurak mining site in Bashar district. Victims were working…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has revealed what he described as a disturbing network of rogue government officials colluding with human trafficking syndicates to recruit and facilitate the movement of Kenyans to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Findings from Joint Investigation Speaking in Parliament, Ichung’wah said a joint…
Somalia’s government has announced significant progress in its fight against the Al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab militant group, reclaiming territory that had been under insurgent control for nearly two decades. Liberated Areas State Minister for Defense Omar Ali Abdi confirmed that several strategic locations in Lower Shabelle have been retaken, including Jilib Marka,…
The desperation of migration turned tragic for families in Egypt’s Nile Delta after a boat carrying dozens of young men capsized near Crete, leaving 17 dead and 15 missing. Among the missing are Hamdy Ibrahim and Mohamed Gouda, whose relatives continue to plead for answers. A Call From Libya For…
The relatives of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have rejected allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities continue inquiries that have delayed his burial for months. Ongoing Investigation Lungu, who governed Zambia from 2015 until 2021, died in June 2025 at the age of 68 while receiving treatment…
The rhythm and spirit of samba took over Rio de Janeiro as top-tier samba schools lit up the runway at the world-famous Carnival, delivering a breathtaking spectacle of music, movement, and emotion. A Festival of Color and Sound Over three electrifying nights, 12 elite samba schools performed at the city’s…
On February 12, 2026, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 5 project is in its final approval stage at the National Treasury, rekindling hopes for a modern mass transit system in the capital. Renewed Commitment During a courtesy call with South Korea’s Ambassador to…
President William Ruto has defended the recently signed cooperation framework between the National Government and Nairobi County, dismissing critics and urging leaders to prioritize service delivery over politics. Clarifying the Agreement Speaking on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, during the Climate Works Nairobi River Regeneration Programme in Lucky Summer, the Head…