Kenya President Ruto Ready To Have ‘Conversation’ With Protesters
Kenya’s President William Ruto said he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases, a presidency official said Sunday. Led largely by Gen-Z Kenyans who have livestreamed…
Amusan withdraws from African Athletics Championship
Amusan withdraws from African Athletics Championship due to illness Tobi Amusan failed to defend her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2024 African Athletics Championship due to illness. The reigning world record holder was aiming to win her third straight…
Newly appointed South African MP suspended
Controversial South African opposition politician, Renaldo Gouws, has been suspended by his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), less than a week after being sworn in as a member of parliament. His suspension comes after videos he made about 15 years…
We are ready to fight,” President Kagame responds to DRC
In an exclusive interview with France 24, Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared Rwanda’s readiness to go to war with the Democratic Republic of Congo if necessary, stating, ‘they are ready to fight and are not afraid of anything.’ This follows…
Cuba joins South Africa’s legal action
Cuba announced its decision to participate in South Africa’s legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. The Cuban Foreign Ministry released a statement on Friday confirming their involvement in the case….
Sanwo-Olu meets Paris food market management
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, met with the management of Rungis International Wholesale Food Market in Paris, France, on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on X.com. His caption partly read, “Today, I met with the…
Nigerian Army kicks off aviation unit with 2 helicopters
The Nigerian Army on Thursday took delivery of two new Bell UH1 Helicopters to herald the commencement of its aviation unit and boost the operational capabilities of the army in its counter-insurgency operations. Speaking while inspecting the two helicopters at…
Israeli military official says Hamas cannot be destroyed
The idea that it is possible to destroy Hamas, to make Hamas vanish — that is throwing sand in the eyes of the public,” Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Read Adm. Daniel Hagari said Wednesday in an interview with Israel’s…
UK: Sunak’s bodyguard arrested for election bet
One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguards has been arrested following alleged bets on the date of Britain’s national elections, made before they were announced, authorities said Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police said an officer from the Royalty and Specialist Protection…
Kenya: More protests over controversial tax bill
Hundreds of Kenyans again took to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, and other cities across the country on Thursday. They were protesting against proposed tax hikes they say will raise the cost of living for people already struggling to…