President Donald Trump defended US military action against Iran early Saturday, describing the strikes as necessary to counter what he called “imminent threats” from Tehran. The attacks involved joint US and Israeli forces, targeting unspecified locations across the Islamic Republic. In an eight-minute video message posted on social media shortly…
Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame narrowly avoided a serious accident on Sunday morning while traveling along the Kapsabet-Chavakali road in Vihiga County. Kigame reported that an Easy Coach bus, allegedly speeding, attempted to overtake another vehicle at around 5:00 am, forcing his driver to swerve off the road to avoid…
The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret has confirmed the receipt of six bodies following a tragic helicopter crash in Nandi County. Hospital officials reported that the remains were severely burnt and beyond recognition, underscoring the devastating impact of the accident. Hospital Statement Philip Kirwa, CEO of MTRH,…
In Cape Town’s historic Bo-Kaap district, residents and visitors gathered once again to break their fast during Ramadan in a mass iftar that has become both a cultural celebration and a symbol of resilience. Known for its brightly coloured houses and predominantly Muslim population, Bo-Kaap has long been a focal…
South Africa is preparing for an expanded domestic military deployment as President Cyril Ramaphosa moves to confront spiraling violent crime, entrenched gang activity, and the growing threat of illegal mining networks. Earlier this month, President Ramaphosa announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would be deployed to high-crime…
The United States has eased sanctions on several senior Malian officials, marking a notable adjustment in Washington’s approach to the West African nation and the broader region. According to a notice issued on Friday by the US Treasury Department, sanctions were lifted on Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara, along with…
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched coordinated waves of air and missile strikes against targets inside Iran, triggering rapid retaliation by Tehran and plunging the Middle East into its most serious military escalation in decades. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had…
The Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL) has announced the election of new officers following the conclusion of its two-day plenary session held at The Hague, Netherlands. In a statement issued on February 27, 2026, the court confirmed that Justice Isaack Lenaola, a Supreme Court Judge of Kenya and…
South Africa has embarked on a mass vaccination campaign to contain a devastating outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that has already disrupted the country’s livestock industry. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announced the rollout on Friday, marking a critical step in efforts to stabilize meat and dairy supplies and protect export…
Venezuelan politician Freddy Superlano, a prominent figure in the opposition Voluntad Popular party, had his house arrest order lifted on Friday. The development was revealed in a video posted on his Instagram account, where a national police official read out the release order before a technician removed his ankle monitor.…