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Northern Kenya Media Rejects Gachagua Interview Invitation

On January 22, 2026, media outlets across northern Kenya announced their decision not to participate in a scheduled interview with former Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua. The decision, explained in a joint statement, emphasized the importance of upholding professional journalistic standards,

January 23, 2026

Politics·World

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. Tshisekedi took

January 22, 2024

Politics·World

Two Russian sailors held in Mozambique as financial hostages

Two Russian sailors being held in the Mozambique port of Maputo are financial hostages in a dispute between the ship’s owner and its local customer, Russia’s foreign ministry told the state RIA news agency. Two Russians, a Lithuanian and two Ukrainians have

January 22, 2024

Health·World

Zambia’s Cholera outbreak claim more than 400 deaths and infected 10,00

Zambia is reeling from a major cholera oubreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the

January 22, 2024

World

Namibia’s president Geingob to undergo cancer treatment, presidency says

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob was diagnosed with cancer during a medical check-up earlier this month and will undergo treatment, the office of the 82-year-old head of state said. A statement from his office did not give further details about his condition, but

January 22, 2024

Tanzania·World

Pope Francis Invites Prez. Samia to the Vetican

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to visit the Vatican on February 11 and 12. The scheduled two-day state visit follows an invitation extended by Pope Francis, Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister January Makamba told a news conference in Dar

January 22, 2024

Politics·World

Blinken begins Africa Trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Blinken’s itinerary also includes a visit to Porto da Praia, which

January 22, 2024

Breaking News·World

Dozens buried in southwest China landslide

Xinhua reported that the landslide occurred in a village within Zhaoxiong City in Yunnan province at around 5:51 a.m. local time. The Yunnan Provincial Fire and Rescue Corps immediately dispatched 812 personnel and 45 dogs to begin search and rescue efforts for

January 22, 2024

World

13 Dead in China School Fire

A fire has killed at least 13 students after it broke out in dormitory of a school in China’s central Henan province, state media reported on Saturday. All of the dead were third grade students, a teacher told Zonglan news, a state-backed

January 20, 2024

Politics·World

Ex-Prez Koroma permitted to leave country on medical grounds

A former Sierra Leonean president has been granted permission to travel abroad on medical grounds despite facing treason charges. The High Court ruling comes amid speculation that Ernest Bai Koroma has agreed to go into exile in Nigeria if charges against him

January 18, 2024

Business·World

Mpango urges for increased agricultural investments

VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango, has called upon Norwegian fertiliser maker, Yara International to scale up investments in agricultural infrastructure in Tanzania to the agricultural value chain. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland yesterday,

January 18, 2024

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