Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, has criticized Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a “calculated distraction” amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank. His remarks came as Somalia assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for January. Speaking to reporters,…
At least eight people have died and seven others sustained critical injuries in a tragic road traffic accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway near Katumani. The collision involved a bus and a matatu and occurred on Friday night. Emergency Response and Casualties Emergency teams from Muumandu and Kyumbi quickly responded to…
In a major escalation, the United States carried out a military operation in Venezuela overnight, resulting in the capture of long-serving President Nicolás Maduro, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement came early Saturday, following months of U.S. pressure on Maduro over allegations of drug trafficking and election irregularities. The…
The Kenya Red Cross has confirmed that an adjacent building near the site of the 16-storey South C building collapse is under inspection after showing signs of potential structural failure. In an update on Friday, January 2, 2026, the humanitarian organization said that search and rescue operations at the collapsed…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the death of Craig, one of Africa’s most iconic super tusker elephants, who passed away at the age of 54 in Amboseli National Park. His death marks the end of an era for wildlife conservation in Kenya and across the continent. In a…
Libyan authorities have confirmed that the United Kingdom will conduct the analysis of the flight data recorder recovered from the aircraft crash in Turkey last month that claimed the lives of senior members of the Libyan military leadership, including Army Chief General Mohammed al-Haddad. Speaking at a press conference in…
On December 31, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered his annual New Year’s address, striking an optimistic tone as he reflected on the country’s progress in 2025 and outlined strategic priorities for 2026. The speech emphasized significant improvements in national security, a landmark achievement in agricultural self-sufficiency, and an…
On Friday, Emperor Naruhito appeared on the palace balcony alongside Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family, greeting thousands of well-wishers gathered below. Many attendees waved small flags and shouted “banzai” as the emperor offered his New Year’s greetings. This year’s appearance held special significance, as Prince Hisahito,…
President Donald Trump issued a strong warning on Friday, stating that the United States is “locked and loaded” to respond should Iranian authorities harm protesters, following recent demonstrations over the country’s rising cost of living. Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in several Iranian cities on Thursday, resulting in…
South Koreans can now access North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, for the first time in decades, marking a symbolic step in President Lee Jae Myung’s efforts to improve relations with Pyongyang. The publication, whose name translates to “Workers’ Newspaper,” has long been regarded as highly incendiary. Packed with propaganda…