KENYA – Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a Kenyan author and social justice advocate was confirmed dead in Buford, Georgia on Wednesday by his family. His death was mourned by prominent Kenyan figures, among them; the Kenyan President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, former Prime Minister Raila […]
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Juja MP George Koimburi Found Dumbed in Coffee Plantation
KENYA – The Juja MP George Koimburi was on Monday May 26, found dumped in a coffee plantation in Kibichoi, Kiambu County after he was reportedly captured by unknown individuals outside a church in Mugutha on Sunday. He was alive and was taken to Plainsview Hospital near Ruiru town for treatment after he appeared to […]
At Least 20 Northern Nigeria Gang Members Killed in Shawu Forest Operation
NIGERIA – A security operation in Shawu forest left 21 Northern Nigeria gang members killed in Katsina State on Friday as security forces conducted a raid targeting the gang’s hideouts. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Muazu, said a raid was conducted as part of the “Forest Sanity III” Operation in […]
Former Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon Sentenced to 10 Years of Hard Labor
DR. CONGO – Former Congolese Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years of hard labor for public funds embezzlement. Augustin Matata Ponyo’s co-defendants; Deogratias Mutombo Mwana Nyembo, a former central bank governor, and Christo Grobler, a South African businessman and the CEO of Africom Commodities – each got five-year […]
Northern Nigeria Bandit Attacks Leave 50 Dead
NIGERIA – Several Northern Nigeria bandit attacks in Katsina, Kebbi, and Benue states from Saturday through Sunday have killed at least 50 people, according to local authorities. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, many believe they were carried out by bandits, who have been engaged in criminal activities in northern Nigeria since […]
Former Prime Minister of Chad, Succes Masra Abducted
CHAD – Former Prime Minister of Chad, Succes Masra has been abducted from home, according to his party, and taken to unknown location. He’s the leader of the opposition party. “Succes Masra was taken by military means from our residence today Friday, May 16, at 5.56 am (0456GMT),” the party Les Transformateurs (The Transformers) announced […]
Mali Military Leader Dissolves all Political Parties
MALI – The Mali military leader dissolved all political parties and organizations in the West African nation and banned gatherings linked to those political parties and organizations, according to a presidential decree on Tuesday read out on national television. “Any violation of the provisions of this decree shall expose perpetrators and accomplices to the penalties […]
Fresh Conflict in Libyan Capital Leads to Suspension of Flights and Classes
LIBYA – Fresh conflict in Libyan capital, Tripoli has resulted to the suspension of flights at the Mitiga airport, as well as the closing of schools. The violence erupted between armed groups in Ain Zara, Ras Hassan, and Bin Ashur neighborhoods in the capital, witnesses said. Libyan media said flights were suspended at Mitiga airport […]
Boko Haram Attack in Borno Military Base Kills Over 10 Soldiers
NIGERIA – A Boko Haram attack in Borno State at a military base in the Marte, north-eastern Nigeria have killed over 10 soldiers. Military sources said that the attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base of the 153rd Task Force Battalion at around 3 am (0300GMT) Monday. Senior military personnel said more than 10 soldiers […]
EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Seeks Trade Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
KENYA – EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Kenya’s Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui on Monday co-chaired the inauguration of EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) accord which seeks to deepen cooperation and expand opportunities between the European Union and Kenya. “Our Economic Partnership Agreement is the EU‘s most ambitious with a sub-Saharan African partner – and […]
Benue State Attacks in Nigeria Leaves at Least 23 Dead
NIGERIA – Benue State attacks in Nigeria by gunmen left at least 23 people dead, and many others injured on Sunday according to local officials. Ray Anumve, an official of the Kwande Local Government Area, said in an interview with a local newspaper that Fulani herdsmen, who are engaged in livestock farming, launched attacks on […]
South Africa Road Crash Claims 8 Lives
SOUTH AFRICA – A South Africa road crash on Sunday claimed 8 lives and left 16 injured after a collision involving a truck and a vehicle carrying church members on N2 highway. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the collision on the N2 highway near Empangeni, a town in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, where […]
2 French Intelligence Officers Expelled from Algeria
ALGERIA – Algeria have expelled 2 French intelligence officers for having fake diplomatic passports, as tensions continue to rise between France and Algeria. According to Algeria International TV, the two individuals worked under the French Interior Ministry’s Directorate of Internal Security and had “failed to comply with legal procedures” when entering Algerian territory. The broadcaster […]
Nigerian Army Kills Boko Haram Terrorists in Borno State
NIGERIA – Latest as Nigerian army kills Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State on Wednesday. The commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Reuben Kovangiya, said in a written announcement that security forces had thwarted a Boko Haram attack in the Gwoza area of Borno, and neutralized 8 terrorists. Following the foiled attack, Kovangiya said security forces […]
Sudan and UAE Diplomatic Relationship: Sudan Severs Diplomatic Ties with UAE
SUDAN – The Sudan and UAE diplomatic relationship has recently been shaken due to the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group with Sudan claiming that UAE is supporting the RSF. Through this, Sudan has labelled UAE as an aggressor state, although UAE has denied claims of […]