The woman fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had recently relocated to the city. Her death has triggered nationwide protests and renewed debate over the conduct of immigration enforcement operations in the United States.…
The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard and security aide, Maurice Ogeta, has been appointed to a senior role in the Mombasa County Government, marking a new phase in his public service career. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announced several…
The United States has suspended all assistance to the Somali government, accusing officials of destroying a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and unlawfully seizing donor-funded food aid intended for vulnerable populations. In a statement posted on X, the US State Department said the decision followed reports that Somali…
Banjul, Gambia — A boat carrying dozens of migrants attempting to reach Spain was forced to return to shore after taking on water off the Gambian coast. No casualties have been reported. The vessel had departed from Gambia a few days earlier, with passengers paying significant sums for passage. One…
Lima, Peru – As political developments unfold in Venezuela, members of the country’s extensive diaspora in Peru are finding meaningful ways to stay emotionally connected to events back home. Among these, some Venezuelan migrants in Lima have turned to a blend of creativity and commerce: selling politically themed T‑shirts that…
Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas Eve, marking the culmination of 43 days of fasting. Participants, dressed in traditional white robes, participated in a candlelight ceremony followed by an all-night church service. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians follow the Julian calendar, which…
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas on January 7, attending midnight Masses across the country in observance of their religious tradition. In Cairo, worshippers gathered at the Archangel Michael Church to pray for peace and economic stability, reflecting hopes for a better future both locally and globally. “We hope that…
Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a Russian Orthodox Christmas service at the Church of St. George the Victorious in Solnechnogorsk-2 on 7 January, a date celebrated according to the Julian calendar. The congregation included serving members of the armed forces and their families. During the service, Putin addressed attendees, emphasizing…
Members of the Bright Star of Bethlehem cultural group brought colour, rhythm, and tradition to the streets of Morro da Formiga, a favela in the Muda sub-district of Grande Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro’s north zone, as part of the annual Folia de Reis celebrations. Dressed in vibrant costumes, the…
President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Iran’s security forces to refrain from targeting peaceful protesters as anti-government demonstrations intensify across the country, driven by economic hardship and a rapidly weakening currency. Tensions were evident in Tehran on Tuesday, when the city’s historic Grand Bazaar was largely deserted after security forces…