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Ukraine Seeks Payback for Helping Defend Against Drones

Ukraine has made it clear that its growing role in assisting Middle Eastern countries to defend against Iranian attack drones is not free — it wants financial compensation and access to advanced technology in return, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week. The
March 16, 2026

Dozens Killed in Gaza as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has left over 60 Palestinians dead within just 48 hours, according to local health officials, as thousands of civilians flee their homes under urgent evacuation orders. The situation is rapidly deteriorating into
June 30, 2025

Uganda’s Museveni, 80, to Seek Re-Election Again

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the long-serving President of Uganda, has officially declared his intention to contest in the country’s next general elections, scheduled for January. At 80 years old and already in power for nearly four decades, Museveni remains one of the most
June 30, 2025

Kenyan Protest Victim Boniface Kariuki Declared Brain Dead

Boniface Kariuki, a 29-year-old face mask vendor in Nairobi, has been declared brain dead after being shot in the head by police during anti-government protests on June 17, 2024. The shooting occurred amid widespread demonstrations against Kenya’s controversial Finance Bill 2024, which
June 30, 2025

DR Congo Marks 65 Years of Independence Amid Conflict

Today, June 30, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) marks 65 years since it gained independence from Belgium. This milestone is celebrated nationwide with parades and cultural events, especially in major cities like Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. However, the celebrations are
June 30, 2025
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