- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the embassy will be shut following the "damning findings" of an audit team he put together to investigate alleged corruption at the Washington diplomatic mission.
- Kabila's arrival comes after senators stripped him of his immunity over alleged support for the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group which has been fighting the Congolese army.
- The people carrier struck a dense crowd on Water Street in the city centre at shortly before 18:00 BST - an attack not being treated as a terrorist incident by police.
- Up to 650 people were feared to have drowned when the overcrowded Adriana fishing vessel sank near Pylos, off the Greek coast, in the early hours of 14 June 2023.
- Street vendors remain the most cited sources of counterfeit goods, according to 59.37% of respondents, followed closely by kiosks and small shops at 54.42%. Alarmingly, 21.31% of counterfeit purchases now occur in supermarkets—once considered safe spaces for consumers. Meanwhile, online platforms…
- BEIJING, May 27 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with African diplomatic envoys in Beijing to jointly celebrate Africa Day, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepening cooperation with the continent. The event was attended by ambassadors and chargés d’affaires from more than 50…
- During the Geneva talks, the two countries held candid, in-depth and constructive discussions across various economic and trade issues, reaching a number of important consensuses and making meaningful progress. Both sides agreed to establish a bilateral consultation mechanism and continue…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – Two University of Nairobi students have been charged with defrauding a Rwandese of Sh15 million. Jesus Godoua and Judith Mbatha are said to have obtained money from Tuyishime Grace by pretending that they were in a position to assist her trade in Binance. The first accused…
- The accused is also reported to have posed as an EACC investigator to two Nairobi County employees and the Chief Engineer, Structural, in the State Department of Works
- A video showing French first lady Brigitte Macron “pushing” President Emmanuel Macron in the face, aboard their plane after they arrived in Vietnam, went viral on Monday, sparking speculation. A source close to the president told journalists that It was a moment where the president and his wife…
- President Ruto expressed his gratitude to the people of Meru for 'giving' him a deputy he described as focused, respectful, and committed to national development.
- For Mt Kenya, DCP offers a vehicle for expressing disappointment in the current regime. It’s not just another party—it’s a symbol of defiance, a signal that discontent can be organised and channelled into electoral action. While its base is regional, its impact could be national. It challenges…
- May 26 – Kenya has launched an ambitious initiative to expand the habitat for the critically endangered eastern black rhino. The translocation of 21 rhinos to the 90,000-acre Segera Conservancy in Laikipia County was officially inaugurated by the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca…
- A strong Kenyan delegation accompanied the students, including Principal Secretary in the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, Fikirini Katoi Kahindi, and Kenya’s Ambassador to China, Willy Bett.
- The exchange is the first major breakthrough following talks held in Istanbul and is part of a phased operation expected to total 2,000 returned prisoners – 1,000 from each side – over three days. The sides also said that they would present their visions for a potential ceasefire while Russia said…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi has been found in a Kiambu coffee plantation after Sunday’s abduction. According to his family, he appeared brutally tortured and has been rushed to hospital. He was reportedly abducted by unknown individuals outside a church in…
- The Chief of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of ‘failing to protect’ the Constitution and being scared of President Trump, following his visit to Washington last week.
- ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya, May 26 — Bishop Dominic Kimengich has called for justice following the tragic killing of Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett, a Catholic priest whose death has shocked the faithful and highlighted the growing insecurity in the Kerio Valley region. Speaking on Sunday during a requiem…
- Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently won a general election on a wave of anti-Trump sentiment, invited the royal couple and will hold a meeting with them during their stay in Ottawa.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said Washington's "silence" over recent Russian attacks was encouraging Putin, urging "strong pressure" - including tougher sanctions - on Moscow.
- The outspoken lawyer, whom the Supreme Court banned from litigating before it over similar attacks, questioned the competence of Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya, accusing her of shielding judicial officers implicated in corruption.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on a group of Kikuyu musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing them of betraying the Mount Kenya community and calling for a total boycott of their work. Speaking during…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – President William Ruto has dismissed mounting criticism and speculation about his political future, asserting that he remains firmly committed to fulfilling the promises he made to Kenyans and will not be distracted by detractors. Speaking during a church service at A.I.C.…
- The appeal follows yet another tragic fire in Kibera, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated slums, which killed eight people and rendered dozens of families homeless.
- The Africa CDC reported that the continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of Feb. 10. "The regional nature of the mpox outbreak demands a collective solution.
- The warning follows fresh allegations of abuse involving two prominent East African activists—Ugandan journalist and rights advocate Agather Atuhaire, and Kenyan photojournalist and social justice campaigner Boniface Mwangi—who were reportedly mistreated while in the custody of Tanzanian…
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has underscored Kenya’s intent to address the existing trade imbalance with Morocco, calling for increased exports of Kenyan products to the North African country. Speaking after meeting senior officials of the Kenyan Embassy in…
- First, Resolution 2758 restored China’s rightful seat at the UN and affirmed that only one government—the PRC—represents the whole of China, including Taiwan. Claims that Taiwan’s status remains unresolved are ahistorical and misrepresent the resolution’s intent.
- Amisi’s criticism comes amid heightened debate over Farouk Kibet’s political clout, particularly his role in crafting behind-the-scenes alliances that helped deliver Western Kenya votes to President Ruto in the 2022 General Election.
- NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – A human rights lobby group has raised concern over rising health risks linked to the unregulated reuse of glass bottles in Kenya. According to Genesis Human Rights Commission program Director Caleb Ngwena, unscrupulous bottling firms are collecting discarded liquor and…
- A video shared by the director of the Hamas-run health ministry and verified by the BBC showed small burned bodies lifted from the rubble of a strike in Khan Younis.
