An AFP investigation has revealed that the Nigerian government paid a “huge” ransom worth millions of dollars to secure the release of up to 230 children and staff abducted by Boko Haram militants in November 2025. Details of the Deal According to intelligence sources, the ransom was delivered by helicopter…
A tense standoff unfolded on Monday morning, February 23, 2026, at the Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary after a grieving family arrived to collect the body of their child, only to be told it could not be traced. Burial Plans Disrupted Relatives and friends of one-year-old Lee Delyn Mukundi, who…
A tragic accident along the Southern Bypass in Langata, Nairobi County claimed the lives of two drivers on Monday, underscoring the dangers of one of the city’s most notorious black spots. The Incident The crash involved a trailer truck and a lorry traveling in the same direction from Kikuyu. According…
The United States convened a new round of negotiations on Western Sahara in Washington on Monday, bringing together representatives from Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front in a renewed diplomatic effort to resolve the decades-long conflict. Third Meeting in a Month This marks the third meeting in just one…
Police have named Mason Miller, a 20-year-old man, as the victim of a fatal stabbing at a skate park in Northampton on Wednesday afternoon. A 17-year-old boy also suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack and remains in hospital. Murder Investigation Launched The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. at the…
A 24-year-old British man is among 19 people who died in a tragic bus crash in Nepal’s Dhading district early Monday morning, police have confirmed. The Incident The bus, carrying 44 passengers including tourists, was travelling from Pokhara to the capital Kathmandu when it lost control in rainy conditions and…
The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda began on Sunday in Rukomo with 84 cyclists competing in the opening stage, but the day was overshadowed by tragedy when two spectators lost their lives in a road accident. Accident Near Gabiro Authorities confirmed that a vehicle lost control in rainy…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed allegations of a security breach at Kisumu International Airport (KIA) on Saturday, following claims by opposition leaders that unauthorised groups gained access to the facility. Allegations by ODM Leaders Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, both members of the…
As Libyans mark the holy month of Ramadan with feasts and fireworks, soaring prices, a weakened currency, and persistent political divisions have left many citizens with little to celebrate. Economic Hardship Amid Festivities Supermarkets in Tripoli have begun rationing goods, while petrol stations face shortages and ATMs run dry. Residents…
A group of activists under the banner “Olympics No Thanks” staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, raising concerns over the use of public funds for Italy’s upcoming Olympic Games. Criticism of Spending Priorities Protesters argued that the billions of euros allocated for new venues could have been directed toward healthcare…