Burkina Faso’s military government has strongly rejected a proposal from the United States to accept deported migrants, calling the request “indecent” and an affront to national dignity. The move comes as Washington suspends all visa services in the West African nation amid escalating diplomatic tensions. In a televised interview on…
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Friday, October 10, 2025, marking a major shift in the two-year-long Gaza conflict. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had partially withdrawn troops from parts of Gaza, though it continues to occupy around half of the territory. Footage…
The niece of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman allegedly murdered by a former British army soldier, is set to visit the United Kingdom to press for the suspect’s extradition to Kenya. Esther Njoki, 21, a communications student from Nairobi, will meet with UK Defence Secretary John Healey and several Members…
At least 23 people have lost their lives in Mexico following a week of relentless heavy rainfall that swept across nearly the entire country, authorities confirmed on Friday, October 10, 2025. According to Mexico’s Civil Defence Agency, 31 of the country’s 32 states experienced intense downpours, with the worst-affected regions…
A cloud of grief has descended on Kaboson Girls Secondary School in Chepalungu sub-county, Bomet County, after a 17-year-old Form Four student died by suicide within the school compound on Friday, October 10, 2025. According to reports, the student’s body was discovered in the school’s store around 7 a.m., after…
The Catholic Church in Kenya has unveiled a new brand of altar wine, following growing concern that the previous version had become widely available in local bars, compromising its sacred purpose. Simply labelled “Mass Wine”, the new sacramental drink bears the coat of arms of the Kenya Conference of Catholic…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has called on Kenyans to speak out against poor service, mistreatment, or corruption in public institutions, emphasizing the government’s commitment to building a more citizen-centred and accountable public service. Speaking on Friday, October 10, 2025, as Kenya marked Customer Service Week, Mwaura said that every Kenyan…
The Prince of Wales was visibly emotional as he listened to the heart-wrenching story of Rhian Mannings, a Welsh mother who lost both her husband and young son within a week. The encounter took place during a visit marking World Mental Health Day, where the prince announced a £1 million…
President William Ruto has held a consultative meeting with leaders from the Lower Eastern region ahead of this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, set to be held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County. In a post shared on his X (Twitter) account on Friday, October 10, 2025, President Ruto said Kenya’s…
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight to promote democratic rights and peaceful political change in her country. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, announcing the award on October 10, 2025, praised the 58-year-old industrial engineer for her “tireless work promoting…