Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed that at least 579 people were killed in mob justice incidents across the country since January 2025, underscoring the scale of extrajudicial violence. Regional Breakdown Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Murkomen revealed the counties with the highest fatalities: In total, 845…
Ethiopia has revoked the licence of Addis Standard, one of the country’s few independent online media outlets, citing alleged harm to national interests. The move, announced Tuesday by the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), marks the latest restriction on press freedom in Africa’s second most populous nation. Government Statement According to…
Zimbabwe has abruptly withdrawn from negotiations with the United States over a new health aid agreement, raising uncertainty about the future of HIV treatment and broader health support in the country. Aid Deal Breakdown The proposed deal, worth $367 million over five years, was designed to support 1.2 million Zimbabweans…
Kenya’s National Assembly has approved the appointment of Mama Ida Odinga as the country’s ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), marking a significant diplomatic milestone. Lawmakers Praise Ida’s Appointment During the debate, legislators expressed confidence in Ida’s ability to represent Kenya effectively at the international organisation. Both Majority…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned 16 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Bungoma and six staff members as part of investigations into alleged fraud and misuse of public funds tied to a controversial benchmarking trip and a Christmas tree lighting event. Details of the Summons According…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, beginning a two-day official visit to Ethiopia. He was welcomed by the country’s Foreign Minister and is scheduled to meet President Salassie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed later in the day. Diplomatic Push in the Horn of Africa The visit…
Crowds gathered in Castle Square, Warsaw, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, underscoring Poland’s enduring solidarity with its neighbor. Demonstrations in the Heart of Warsaw Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs reading “Fight 4 Freedom” and “Putin always lies. Support Ukraine.” The rally framed the…
Egypt has called on the international community to intensify support for Lebanon’s armed forces as the country advances with its plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah and bring all weapons under state control. Cairo Meeting Ahead of Paris Conference Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, Egypt’s…
The number of people in Somalia experiencing crisis-level food insecurity has nearly doubled in the past year, reaching 6.5 million, according to UN-backed experts. The warning comes amid worsening drought, rising food prices, insecurity, and declining humanitarian assistance. IPC Report Findings The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) reported…
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington, breaking his own record for the longest presidential speech to Congress at 108 minutes. His previous record was a 100-minute address last year. Key Themes in the Address Trump promised that “our future will be bigger, better,…