Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply over the weekend after Iran launched missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint U.S.-Israel airstrike on Saturday. The strikes prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to issue warnings…
Haiti’s government is moving forward with plans to hold general elections this year despite persistent gang violence, according to André Jonas Vladimir Paraison, interim head of Haiti’s National Police. Speaking to the Associated Press on Friday, Paraison said authorities are still finalizing a strategy to conduct the polls safely. “We…
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has announced key government reforms aimed at broadening access to national identification documents, emphasizing that President William Ruto has moved to eliminate historical obstacles that left many Kenyans especially in marginalized counties without IDs. Speaking during a mass ID registration exercise in Masara, Suna…
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…