Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to testify this week before a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Closed-Door Depositions Hillary Clinton, 78, will testify Thursday behind closed doors before the House Oversight…
The Open Society Foundations (OSF) has condemned what it described as the arbitrary detention and deportation of its Managing Director of Programs, Brian Kagoro, by Kenyan authorities. Incident at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport According to a statement released by OSF, Kagoro was detained for more than 10 hours upon arrival…
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first major overseas trip of 2026 from April 13–23, visiting Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. The journey will include a historic first-ever papal visit to Muslim-majority Algeria, underscoring the pontiff’s commitment to interfaith dialogue. Significance of the…
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Zimbabwe has abruptly withdrawn from negotiations with the United States over a new health aid agreement, raising uncertainty about the future of HIV treatment and broader health support in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…