Malian authorities have launched an investigation into soldiers suspected of involvement in a wave of coordinated attacks on military bases, raising concerns over insider threats within the country armed forces. According to a statement issued Friday by a prosecutor at a military tribunal near Bamako, five suspects have been identified. They include three active duty…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to step back from active politics and embrace a unifying national role as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 general elections. Speaking at Lunyofu Primary School in Budalang’i, Wetang’ula said the country is entering a sensitive political period that requires leaders to…
The United States has imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing M23 rebels and contributing to instability in the country’s volatile eastern region. The move, announced by the US Treasury Department, marks a significant escalation in efforts to curb violence in eastern Congo, where armed groups have…
Kenya has intensified its climate action campaign with a large-scale reforestation drive in Kieni Forest, where 30,000 tree seedlings were planted as part of ongoing efforts to combat climate change and restore degraded ecosystems. Officials said the initiative is part of a broader national strategy to increase forest cover and strengthen resilience against the growing…
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on the national government to urgently restore security in Tseikuru, Mwingi North, Kitui County, following a wave of deadly clashes that have left several people dead and displaced families. Speaking during the launch of a KSh120 million county bursary programme in Kathiani, Wavinya urged security agencies to act…
A Ugandan court has sentenced a man to death by hanging for the murder of four toddlers at a nursery school in the capital, Kampala, in a case that has drawn national outrage and renewed attention to violent crime involving children. The High Court found 38-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum guilty of killing the children during…
Kenyan entrepreneur Dysmus Kisilu, founder of Solar Freeze, has been crowned the 2026 Global Citizen Prize winner, earning international recognition for supporting smallholder farmers with solar powered cold storage technology. The announcement by Global Citizen highlights Kisilu role in addressing one of agriculture most persistent challenges in Africa post harvest losses. His company Solar Freeze…
The Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has launched the “Bulsho” project, a major initiative designed to strengthen public service delivery in hard-to-reach areas across Somalia. Backed by the World Bank, the program represents one of the country’s most significant recent investments in local governance and infrastructure development. The project, valued at more than…
Kenya has received four rare Mountain Bongos from the Czech Republic, marking a significant step toward restoring the population of the endangered species. In a statement on Wednesday, April 29, the Kenya Wildlife Service said the four Mountain Bongos arrived in the country on Tuesday night. The rare species were received by Prime Cabinet Secretary…
Kenya has added more than 1.8 million new voters to the national register following the conclusion of a 30-day nationwide exercise, according to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. The Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which ended in April 2026, drew significant public participation across the country, with long queues reported in major urban centres including…
