Survivors and families affected by the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi have renewed their push for compensation, moving their case to the Court of Appeal after a High Court dismissal. The group, represented by Kituo Cha Sheria, argues that the Kenyan government failed in its duty to protect citizens despite prior intelligence…
The Confederation of African Football secretary general Veron Mosengo Omba resigned Sunday, stepping down at a time of growing controversy and scrutiny surrounding the governance of African football. Mosengo Omba said he was retiring after more than 30 years in international football administration. His departure comes amid a widening crisis of confidence within CAF, fueled…
The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Congo has confirmed the re-election of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, extending his rule for another five year term after a decisive victory in the 15 March presidential election. According to Constitutional Court President Auguste Iloki, Sassou Nguesso secured 94.9% of the vote, defeating six challengers. The ruling upheld…
Kenyan solar products firm Sun King is set to enter the Ethiopian market under a KSh19.5 billion ($150 million) investment plan, marking one of its largest expansion bets in Africa as it targets millions of households without reliable electricity. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ethiopian Investment Commission to fast-track its…
The number of active M-Pesa users in Ethiopia rose to 5.2 million, marking a 258.5% increase year-on-year in the quarter ending December 2025, boosting Safaricom performance in the new market. The sharp increase follows the integration of M-Pesa with EthSwitch in October 2025, linking the platform to more than 30 banks and digital wallets regulated…
Delegates of the Orange Democratic Movement meeting at the Jamhuri ASK Grounds have ratified the election of Oburu Oginga as the party leader, in a major leadership shake-up that has intensified internal divisions. The National Delegates Convention also endorsed the appointment of Simba Arati, the Kisii Governor, and Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, the Mombasa Governor, as…
The government has awarded a KSh2.47 billion contract to upgrade the Rumuruti-Mutara-Nanyuki road to bitumen standards. In a statement on 27 March, the government spokesperson said the move is aimed at modernising Laikipia’s key corridor and enhancing connectivity between the county headquarters in Rumuruti and Nanyuki. “The government awards a KSh2.47 billion contract to upgrade…
Nepal has sworn in its youngest prime minister, marking a dramatic political shift driven by youth-led protests, anti-corruption demands and an unconventional campaign powered by music. Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician widely known as Balen, took the oath of office Friday after his party secured a landslide victory in national elections. His rise follows months…
The Kenya Railways Corporation on 27 March announced plans to introduce a same-day parcel delivery service using the Standard Gauge Railway, in a move set to redefine cargo transport between Nairobi and Mombasa. Kenya Railways said the upcoming service will allow customers to send parcels between Nairobi and Mombasa and have them delivered within the…
At least nine people have died and dozens remain missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, authorities and the International Organization for Migration said. The vessel, carrying more than 300 migrants and refugees, went down late Tuesday near Guehere in northern Djibouti, prompting an urgent overnight rescue operation by the country’s…
