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Alaska Summit Shapes High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks

The prospect of a negotiated end to Russia’s war in Ukraine is once again in sharp focus as Washington intensifies diplomatic efforts ahead of a planned August summit in Anchorage, Alaska, between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The
December 19, 2025

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Interference Amid Sanctions

Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro, has accused the United States of attempting to interfere in the country’s internal affairs, claiming Washington seeks to exert control over Caracas. Speaking to a public audience, Maduro stressed that any efforts aimed at toppling his government would
December 18, 2025

Over Three Million Return Home Amid Sudan Displacement Crisis

More than three million people have returned to their homes in Sudan this year, marking a significant reduction in the country’s displaced population, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported. The movement signals cautious hope for stability, though many returnees continue to
December 18, 2025

Tanzania Included in New U.S. Travel Restrictions

The United States has placed Tanzania among a group of countries facing new partial travel restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2026. The announcement, made on December 16, 2025, reflects Washington’s stated concerns about visa compliance, national security, and immigration
December 17, 2025

Kenya Moves to Shield Millions From Hunger

The Kenyan government has announced a broad set of measures aimed at protecting more than two million people who are at risk of hunger as a severe drought continues to affect wide parts of the country. The prolonged dry spell, which has
December 17, 2025

Tanzanian Innovator Wins Africa’s Premier Business Award

Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe, founder of NovFeed Tanzania, has emerged as the 2025 champion of the prestigious Africa’s Business Heroes competition, taking home a $300,000 cash prize for her innovative solution that converts food waste into sustainable fish feed. Her work impressed
December 17, 2025

Bobi Wine Condemns Security Action at Kampala Market

Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly criticized security forces over their use of water to disperse civilians at Kalerwe Market in Kampala, an incident that has sparked renewed concern about civil liberties and the protection of
December 17, 2025

Strong Winds Bring Down Liberty Statue In Brazil

A powerful windstorm has toppled a replica of the Statue of Liberty in southern Brazil, after violent gusts swept through the area at speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour, local authorities have confirmed. The incident occurred in the city of
December 16, 2025

Truphena Muthoni Honoured After Breaking Environmental Record

A 22-year-old environmental guardian, Truphena Muthoni, received special recognition from President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, on 15 December 2025, following her extraordinary achievement of hugging a tree continuously for 72 hours, setting a new world record. The feat has sparked
December 16, 2025
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