Haiti is witnessing an alarming surge in violence, as gang activity intensifies and spreads far beyond the capital, Port-au-Prince, into rural areas where government control is virtually non-existent. A new report released by the United Nations details a grim escalation that began in October 2024 and has continued unabated through…
In a significant diplomatic move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Ankara on Friday for a high-level meeting centered on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing regional cooperation, with a key focus on counterterrorism efforts. The closed-door discussions at the Presidential Complex come at a…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame hosted former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at Urugwiro Village on Friday in a high-level meeting focused on advancing regional peace in the troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kenyatta, who serves as a facilitator for the DRC peace process under both the East African Community…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a strong rebuke against what he termed as unconstitutional efforts to topple the Kenya Kwanza government, warning that any attempts to incite violence or destabilize the country will be met with firm resistance. Speaking during a women’s empowerment event in Emurwa Dikirr Constituency, Narok…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the opposition is compiling evidence to submit a case against President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The accusations focus on alleged human rights abuses during anti-government protests, including excessive police force, abductions,…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly rejected ODM leader Raila Odinga’s recent proposal for a national dialogue, dismissing it as a recycled tactic that has historically failed to produce meaningful outcomes. Gachagua’s remarks come in response to Odinga’s suggestion for a “national conclave” — a platform for civic engagement…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially resumed full operations following the swearing-in of its new Chairperson, Edung Ethekon, and six commissioners. The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court and presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome, marks the end of a lengthy leadership vacuum at the country’s…
The family of 20-year-old Jackline Nyawira from Kirinyaga County is pleading with the government to intervene following delays in conducting a postmortem, preventing them from burying their daughter who was fatally shot during the recent Saba Saba protests in Githurai, Nairobi. According to her father, Jephita Njagi Kariuki, police confusion…
U.S. President Donald Trump is once again at the center of international headlines—this time for a growing number of Nobel Peace Prize nominations recognizing his recent diplomatic initiatives. Global leaders, particularly from the Middle East and Africa, are lauding Trump’s role in advancing peace efforts, even as critics remain skeptical…
Cameroon will hold its presidential election on October 12, as announced in a decree signed by President Paul Biya on Friday. The election will determine the future leadership of this Central African nation of nearly 30 million people, which plays a key role in the regional economy through its cocoa…