Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military’s modernization efforts during a ceremony in Hawassa. National Celebration in Hawassa The event, held at Hawassa International Stadium, drew senior military leaders including Chief of General Staff…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a clarification dismissing reports that one of its officers died at its Nairobi Headquarters. Clarification on False Reports In a statement shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, the agency confirmed the death of Corporal James Muiruri Mburu, who was attached to the…
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has announced the death of Salmon Orimba, the County Executive Committee Member for Public Service, County Administration, and Participatory Development. Governor Nyong’o’s Tribute In a press statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, Governor Nyong’o expressed deep sorrow, describing Orimba as a trusted colleague, dependable partner…
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…