Abuja, Nigeria – The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in counter-jihadist operations, officials from both countries confirmed Tuesday. The move marks a significant expansion of military cooperation between Washington and Abuja as Nigeria battles a long-running insurgency. Training and Technical Support Major…
Los Angeles, USA – Instagram chief Adam Mosseri is set to testify Wednesday in a California courtroom as part of a blockbuster civil trial that could establish a legal precedent on whether social media platforms are deliberately designed to be addictive to children. The Case The trial pits Meta (parent…
Nairobi, Kenya – A building under construction collapsed at dawn on Wednesday near the Odeon/OTC area along Kirinyaga Road, leaving at least six people injured, according to reports. Rescue Operation In an update, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all six workers who had been trapped in the rubble were…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the release of Ksh.4.1 billion to scale up drought response interventions in Northern Kenya, as the nation grapples with one of its deadliest droughts in recent history. Relief for Millions at Risk According to a Cabinet dispatch, the funds will provide relief…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has filed a civil suit seeking to recover Ksh.330 million paid out under what investigators describe as a fraudulent stadium tender ahead of the 2018 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN). The Tender in Question Court papers filed on January 22, 2026 reveal…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Cabinet has approved a Ksh.4.7 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, surpassing the current fiscal year by Ksh.100 billion. The move signals continued fiscal expansion, though the government acknowledges the persistence of a budget deficit that will require borrowing and other financing measures. Revenue and…
Tehran, Iran – Iran publicly rejected a core U.S. demand to cease all uranium enrichment on Monday, signaling a dual-track strategy of guarded diplomacy and reinforced military preparedness as indirect talks with Washington remain deadlocked. Hardline Nuclear Position The President of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, stated that Tehran…
Eldoret, Kenya – Business owners in Eldoret have voiced concern over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill currently before the Senate, warning that a proposed ban on flavours in products such as vapes and nicotine pouches could harm legitimate businesses and fuel the circulation of illicit goods. Traders Support Regulation, Oppose…
Mukurweini, Kenya – Mounting pressure is pushing the Kenyan government to halt labor recruitment to Russia, as families are left to hold symbolic funerals for loved ones lured abroad only to be killed on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. A Symbolic Farewell In Mukurweini County, a somber…
Conakry, Guinea – Witnesses reported heavy bursts of automatic gunfire near the central prison in Kaloum, Conakry’s administrative centre, early Tuesday morning. The district is home to the presidential palace and key government offices. Witness Accounts Residents described scenes of panic as gunfire erupted shortly before 9:00 am local time,…