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Trump Appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy Board

U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to serve on the Board of Visitors of the United States Air Force Academy. The appointment places her among a select group of individuals tasked with
March 11, 2026

Comoros President Azali Assoumani Injured in Attack

Azali Assoumani of Comoros has sustained minor injuries following an attack with a knife, allegedly by a military officer, during a religious leader’s funeral near the capital, Moroni. This incident marks a significant escalation in the unrest surrounding Assoumani’s administration. Opposition to
September 14, 2024

JICA Signs Pact to Boost IT Start-ups

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the start-up ecosystem in Eastern Africa. The new initiative is designed to support the growth and development of information technology (IT) start-ups in the region. The
September 14, 2024

Former Journalist Nasibo Kabale Starts Recovery Journey

A, once-prominent journalist in Kenya, Nasibo Kabale embarked on a road to recovery after struggling with severe depression, which disrupted her professional and personal life. Nasibo gained national recognition in 2020 for her outstanding coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic while working as
September 14, 2024

Acting IG Masengeli Faces Six-Month Sentence

Acting Inspector General (IG) Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court. The ruling was delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who ordered Masengeli to surrender himself to the Commissioner General of Prisons within seven days to
September 13, 2024

Senegal President Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Elections

Senegal’s political landscape is entering a period of heightened tension following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent decision to dissolve the National Assembly, which is controlled by the opposition. This unprecedented move, announced during a nationally televised address, has set the stage for
September 13, 2024

Sexual Addiction Emerges as Global Threat

Sexual addiction, a distinct mental health disorder, is emerging as a significant global threat, with potential consequences that may surpass even those posed by substance abuse. This alarming trend, driven by increasing sexual pressures, is linked to a rise in serious crimes
September 12, 2024

Kenya Airport Workers Strike Over Lease

Hundreds of travelers have been stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport following a strike by airport staff. The strike began on Wednesday at midnight, prompted by ongoing disputes over the Kenyan government’s plans to lease the airport to Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises.
September 11, 2024

Global Ministers Conclude Fisheries, Blue Economy Talks

The 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is concluding today at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC). The gathering, which began
September 11, 2024
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